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Gunvalson Family History

Gunvalson 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: Gunnarson, Gunnerson, Gustafson, Gunnison, Gustavson, Gustason

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Gunvalson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunvalson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gunvalson. 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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There are 53 military records available for the last name Gunvalson. For the veterans among your Gunvalson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunvalson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Gunvalson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gunvalson in 1963 was 74, and 77 in 2000.

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