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Gunnen Family History

Gunnen 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: Gunner, Gunnin, Gunn, Gulden, Gunnell, Dennen, Gansen, Sonnen, Guinan

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Where is the Gunnen family from?

You can see how Gunnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunnen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gunnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Gunnen families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunnen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gunnen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunnen 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 147 census records available for the last name Gunnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunnen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gunnen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gunnen. For the veterans among your Gunnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunnen lifespan?

Average Gunnen life expectancy in 1978 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunnen 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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