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Gunnarsson Family History

Gunnarsson 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: Gunnarson, Gunnerson, Gunnison, Gunderson, Gustafsson, Glasson

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Where is the Gunnarsson family from?

You can see how Gunnarsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunnarsson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gunnarsson family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gunnarsson's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Gunnarsson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunnarsson 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 Gunnarsson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gunnarsson. 100% of Gunnarsson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Gunnarsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunnarsson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gunnarsson. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gunnarsson. For the veterans among your Gunnarsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunnarsson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gunnarsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gunnarsson in 1966 was 60, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunnarsson 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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