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Gunnari Family History

Gunnari 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: Gennari, Gunner, Gennaro, Furnari, Guinard, Cundari, Funari, Gunn

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Where is the Gunnari family from?

You can see how Gunnari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunnari family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gunnari family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gunnari's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Gunnari families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunnari surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gunnari ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunnari. 100% of Gunnari 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Gunnari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunnari 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gunnari. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gunnari. For the veterans among your Gunnari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunnari lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Gunnari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gunnari in 1970 was 73, and 58 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunnari 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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