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Gunnes Family History

Gunnes 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: Gunner, Guynes, Gunnels, Gunn, Gunnell, Gaines, Bunney, Kunes, Dunne

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Where is the Gunnes family from?

You can see how Gunnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gunnes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gunnes family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gunnes's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Gunnes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Gunnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunnes 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Gunnes. 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 52 military records available for the last name Gunnes. For the veterans among your Gunnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunnes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Gunnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gunnes in 1967 was 51, and 84 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunnes 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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