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Gunnin Family History

Gunnin Surname Meaning

English (Herefordshire): possibly an altered form of Irish Gunning.

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


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Where is the Gunnin family from?

You can see how Gunnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunnin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gunnin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Gunnin families living in Surrey. This was about 55% of all the recorded Gunnin's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Gunnin families in 1891.
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What did your Gunnin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and File Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gunnin. 69% of Gunnin men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Gunnin women worked as a File Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gunnin were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    69%
  • Part Owner
    11%
  • Brick Mason
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • File Clerk
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gunnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunnin 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Gunnin. 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 387 military records available for the last name Gunnin. For the veterans among your Gunnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunnin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gunnin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gunnin in 1958 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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