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Gunliff Family History

Gunliff 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: Cunniff, Cunliffe, Gatliff, Sutliff, Cundiff, Griff, Elliff, Gullick

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Where is the Gunliff family from?

You can see how Gunliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunliff family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gunliff family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunliff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gunliff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunliff 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 7 census records available for the last name Gunliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunliff 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gunliff. 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 military records available for the last name Gunliff. For the veterans among your Gunliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunliff lifespan?

Average Gunliff life expectancy in 1963 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunliff 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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