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Gunasekera Family History

Gunasekera 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: Bonasera, Gensemer, Gansemer, Guarnera, Hunzeker, Hunsaker, Nunamaker

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Where is the Gunasekera family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunasekera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Gunasekera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunasekera 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Gunasekera. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gunasekera. For the veterans among your Gunasekera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunasekera lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Gunasekera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gunasekera in 1974 was 66, and 74 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunasekera 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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