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Gunion Family History

Gunion Surname Meaning

Scottish (Wigtownshire): shortened form of Gaelic Mac Gille Gunnin ‘son of the devotee or servant of Finnén (Saint Finnbarr)’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gunion family from?

You can see how Gunion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gunion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gunion families living in Cumberland. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gunion's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Gunion families in 1891.
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What did your Gunion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gunion. 44% of Gunion men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gunion women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gunion were Labor and Sec.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Janitor
    9%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Practical Nurse
    25%
  • Sec
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gunion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunion 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Gunion. 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 305 military records available for the last name Gunion. For the veterans among your Gunion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunion lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gunion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gunion in 1957 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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