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Gunston Family History

Gunston Surname Meaning

see Gunstone.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gunston family from?

You can see how Gunston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gunston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Gunston families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gunston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gunston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunston 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 Gunston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gunston. 43% of Gunston men worked as a Retired and 88% of Gunston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gunston were Farm Labourer and Teaching.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    43%
  • Iron Foundry Labourer
    29%
  • Farm Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • None
    3%
  • Teaching
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gunston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunston 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 645 immigration records available for the last name Gunston. 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 480 military records available for the last name Gunston. For the veterans among your Gunston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunston lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gunston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gunston in 1965 was 82, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunston 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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