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Gunnish Family History

Gunnish 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: Gunning, Gunnison, Gunnin, Gunnink, Furnish, Dennis, Gunn, Gunnell

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Where is the Gunnish family from?

You can see how Gunnish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunnish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Gunnish families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Gunnish family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunnish's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gunnish families in 1871.
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What did your Gunnish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunnish. 100% of Gunnish men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Gunnish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunnish 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gunnish. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gunnish. For the veterans among your Gunnish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunnish lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Gunnish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gunnish in 1972 was 61, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunnish 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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