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Gunhus Family History

Gunhus Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gustus, Gushue, Ganus, Gunn, Julius, Gunner, Dunham, Gans, Knaus

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Where is the Gunhus family from?

You can see how Gunhus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunhus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunhus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gunhus family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunhus's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gunhus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunhus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gunhus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gunhus. 55% of Gunhus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gunhus women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Shipping Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Gunhus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 688 census records available for the last name Gunhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunhus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 49 immigration records available for the last name Gunhus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Gunhus. For the veterans among your Gunhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunhus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gunhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gunhus in 1960 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunhus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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