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Gunishaw Family History

Gunishaw 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: Henshaw, Grimshaw, Renshaw, Upshaw, Gunia, Grisham, Bushaw, Hanshaw

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Where is the Gunishaw family from?

You can see how Gunishaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunishaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gunishaw families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gunishaw family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunishaw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gunishaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunishaw 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 17 census records available for the last name Gunishaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunishaw 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gunishaw. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gunishaw. For the veterans among your Gunishaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunishaw lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Gunishaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gunishaw in 1973 was 91, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunishaw 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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