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Gunnyon Family History

Gunnyon 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: Gunton, Gannon, Runyon, Gunion, Guyon, Gunnison, Gunnin, Munyon

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Where is the Gunnyon family from?

You can see how Gunnyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunnyon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gunnyon families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Gunnyon family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunnyon's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Gunnyon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunnyon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 601 census records available for the last name Gunnyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunnyon 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Gunnyon. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gunnyon. For the veterans among your Gunnyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunnyon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Gunnyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gunnyon in 1974 was 69, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunnyon 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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