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Gunny Family History

Gunny 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: Gunn, Gunby, Gundy, Lunny, Guan, Penny, Gandy, Dunay, Nunn, Guppy

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Where is the Gunny family from?

You can see how Gunny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunny family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gunny family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gunny's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Gunny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunny 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 Gunny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gunny. 100% of Gunny 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%

What Gunny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Gunny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunny 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 Gunny. 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 106 military records available for the last name Gunny. For the veterans among your Gunny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunny lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Gunny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gunny in 1983 was 61, and 75 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gunny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunny 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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