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Gunnels Family History

Gunnels Surname Meaning

Variant of Gunnells.

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


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Where is the Gunnels family from?

You can see how Gunnels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunnels family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gunnels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Gunnels families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunnels's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gunnels families in 1871.
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What did your Gunnels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gunnels. 36% of Gunnels men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Gunnels women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gunnels were Farming and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    12%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Saleslady
    7%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gunnels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunnels 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Gunnels. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gunnels. For the veterans among your Gunnels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunnels lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Gunnels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gunnels in 1941 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunnels 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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