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Gunis Family History

Gunis 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, Kunis, Ganis, Genis, Tunis, Unis, Gunn, Danis, Annis, Manis

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Where is the Gunis family from?

You can see how Gunis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gunis family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gunis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunis 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 Gunis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunis. 50% of Gunis men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Gunis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Gunis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunis 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Gunis. 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 169 military records available for the last name Gunis. For the veterans among your Gunis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Gunis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gunis in 1966 was 74, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gunis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunis 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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