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Gunnufson Family History

Gunnufson 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: Gunnerson, Gunnarson, Gunnison, Gustafson, Gunson, Gunderson, Gennuso

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Where is the Gunnufson family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gunnufson. 67% of Gunnufson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gunnufson women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Gunnufson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Gunnufson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunnufson 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gunnufson. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gunnufson. For the veterans among your Gunnufson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunnufson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gunnufson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gunnufson in 1965 was 92, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunnufson 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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