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Gunyon Family History

Gunyon Surname Meaning

reduced form of Mac Gille Gunnin ‘son of the devotee or servant of Finnén (Saint Finnbarr)’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gunyon family from?

You can see how Gunyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunyon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gunyon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Gunyon families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gunyon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gunyon families in 1891.
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What did your Gunyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver Heavy and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gunyon. 100% of Gunyon men worked as a Motor Driver Heavy and 100% of Gunyon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Motor Driver Heavy
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gunyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunyon 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Gunyon. 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 163 military records available for the last name Gunyon. For the veterans among your Gunyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunyon lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Gunyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gunyon in 1949 was 41, and 48 in 2004.

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