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Gunsell Family History

Gunsell 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: Gunnell, Munsell, Unsell, Mansell, Rundell, Gesell, Hensell, Russell

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Where is the Gunsell family from?

You can see how Gunsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunsell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunsell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gunsell family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunsell's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Gunsell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunsell 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 Gunsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunsell. 100% of Gunsell men worked as a Printer.

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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

  • Printer
    100%

What Gunsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Gunsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunsell 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gunsell. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gunsell. For the veterans among your Gunsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunsell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gunsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gunsell in 1968 was 66, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gunsell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunsell 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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