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Gunsey Family History

Gunsey 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: Munsey, Gurnsey, Gulley, Hussey, Pusey, Gurley, Gunner, Bussey

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Where is the Gunsey family from?

You can see how Gunsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunsey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gunsey family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gunsey's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Gunsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunsey 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 158 census records available for the last name Gunsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunsey 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gunsey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gunsey. For the veterans among your Gunsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunsey lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Gunsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gunsey in 1976 was 70, and 85 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunsey 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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