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Gunnan Family History

Gunnan 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: Guinan, Gunnin, Guan, Gunn, Mannan, Duncan, Gunner, Bunyan, Gutman

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Where is the Gunnan family from?

You can see how Gunnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunnan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gunnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 8 Gunnan families living in East Lothian. This was about 36% of all the recorded Gunnan's in Scotland. East Lothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Gunnan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunnan 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 234 census records available for the last name Gunnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunnan 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Gunnan. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gunnan. For the veterans among your Gunnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunnan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunnan 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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