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Gunkip Family History

Gunkip 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, Gutkin, Junkin, Dunkin, Gurkin, Gunnin, Gunkel, Gunn, Hankin

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Where is the Gunkip family from?

You can see how Gunkip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunkip family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Gunkip families living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunkip's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Gunkip families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Gunkip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunkip 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gunkip. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gunkip. For the veterans among your Gunkip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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