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Gunsten Family History

Gunsten 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: Dunstan, Gansen, Munster, Gunton, Gersten, Munsen, Rusten, Gunter

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Where is the Gunsten family from?

You can see how Gunsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunsten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gunsten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Gunsten families living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gunsten's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Gunsten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunsten 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 Gunsten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gunsten. 50% of Gunsten men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gunsten women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gunsten were Elevator Repair Man and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Elevator Repair Man
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Gunsten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 922 census records available for the last name Gunsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunsten 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Gunsten. 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 178 military records available for the last name Gunsten. For the veterans among your Gunsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunsten lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gunsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gunsten in 1967 was 68, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunsten 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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