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Gunshin Family History

Gunshin 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: Munshi, Gustin, Gunnin, Sunshine, Gunson, Rushin, Austin, Dunstan

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Where is the Gunshin family from?

You can see how Gunshin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunshin family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Gunshin families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gunshin family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunshin's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Gunshin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Gunshin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunshin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gunshin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gunshin. For the veterans among your Gunshin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunshin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gunshin

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