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Gunnette Family History

Gunnette 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: Guenette, Gunnett, Gennette, Gurnett, Dunnett, Burnette, Gullette

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Where is the Gunnette family from?

You can see how Gunnette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunnette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunnette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gunnette family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunnette's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gunnette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunnette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gunnette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Roofer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunnette. 50% of Gunnette men worked as a Roofer.

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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

  • Roofer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Gunnette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Gunnette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunnette 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gunnette. 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 40 military records available for the last name Gunnette. For the veterans among your Gunnette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunnette lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gunnette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gunnette in 1965 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gunnette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunnette 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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