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Gunlack Family History

Gunlack 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: Gunlock, Gullick, Gulick, Gundlach, Black, Bulick, Slack, Garlick

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Where is the Gunlack family from?

You can see how Gunlack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunlack family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunlack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Gunlack families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gunlack's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gunlack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunlack 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 Gunlack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunlack. 34% of Gunlack 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Pickler
    34%

What Gunlack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Gunlack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunlack 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gunlack. 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 38 military records available for the last name Gunlack. For the veterans among your Gunlack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunlack lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Gunlack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gunlack in 1963 was 71, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gunlack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunlack 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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