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Gunnier Family History

Gunnier 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, Vannier, Granier, Pannier, Gunter, Runner, Dunner, Garnier

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Where is the Gunnier family from?

You can see how Gunnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunnier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunnier families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there were 3 Gunnier families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunnier's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gunnier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunnier 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 119 census records available for the last name Gunnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunnier 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gunnier. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gunnier. For the veterans among your Gunnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunnier lifespan?

Average Gunnier life expectancy in 1977 was 27 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 Gunnier 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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