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Gunigal Family History

Gunigal 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: Gunia, Zuniga, Suniga, Dunigan, Ungar, Gunnell, Gugel, Guida, Dugal

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Where is the Gunigal family from?

You can see how Gunigal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunigal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1881. The most Gunigal families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Gunigal families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunigal's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gunigal families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunigal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Gunigal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunigal 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gunigal. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gunigal. For the veterans among your Gunigal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunigal lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Gunigal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gunigal in 1972 was 92, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunigal 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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