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Gunsalley Family History

Gunsalley 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: Gunsallus, Gulley, Galley, Hunsley, Gunville, Salley, Gonsalves

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Where is the Gunsalley family from?

You can see how Gunsalley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunsalley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gunsalley families living in Michigan. This was about 78% of all the recorded Gunsalley's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gunsalley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Gunsalley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunsalley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gunsalley. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gunsalley. For the veterans among your Gunsalley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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