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Gunnigal Family History

Gunnigal 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: Dunnigan, Gunnell, Aguiniga, Gunia, Hannibal, Zuniga, Gunning

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Where is the Gunnigal family from?

You can see how Gunnigal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunnigal family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gunnigal family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunnigal's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gunnigal families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Gunnigal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunnigal 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gunnigal. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gunnigal. For the veterans among your Gunnigal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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