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Gunsaul Family History

Gunsaul 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: Gunsalus, Saul, Gunnell, Dussault, Tunstall, Sundahl, Bansal, Cundall

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Where is the Gunsaul family from?

You can see how Gunsaul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunsaul family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gunsaul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gunsaul families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gunsaul's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gunsaul families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunsaul 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 301 census records available for the last name Gunsaul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunsaul 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gunsaul. 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 32 military records available for the last name Gunsaul. For the veterans among your Gunsaul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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