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Gunkin Family History

Gunkin 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: Gutkin, Junkin, Dunkin, Gurkin, Gunnin, Gunn, Hankin, Unwin, Ruskin

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Where is the Gunkin family from?

You can see how Gunkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunkin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Gunkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Gunkin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunkin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gunkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunkin 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 48 census records available for the last name Gunkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunkin 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 Gunkin. 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 Gunkin. For the veterans among your Gunkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunkin lifespan?

Average Gunkin life expectancy in 1967 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunkin 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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