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Gunnip Family History

Gunnip 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: Gunnin, Gunn, Gunner, Gunia, Guenin, Gunning, Gunnoe, Gunnink, Dennis

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Where is the Gunnip family from?

You can see how Gunnip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunnip family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gunnip families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Gunnip family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunnip's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Gunnip families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunnip 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 Gunnip ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gunnip. 72% of Gunnip men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gunnip women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gunnip were Clerk and File Clerk.

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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
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • File Clerk
    50%

What Gunnip family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Gunnip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunnip 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Gunnip. 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 68 military records available for the last name Gunnip. For the veterans among your Gunnip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunnip lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gunnip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gunnip in 1967 was 63, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunnip 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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