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Gunnison Family History

Gunnison Surname Meaning

English (northern): metronymic from the female personal name Gunne (see Gunn).

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


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Where is the Gunnison family from?

You can see how Gunnison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunnison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gunnison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gunnison family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunnison's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Gunnison families in 1891.
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What did your Gunnison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gunnison. 17% of Gunnison men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Gunnison women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gunnison were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Instructor
    10%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gunnison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunnison 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 786 immigration records available for the last name Gunnison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gunnison. For the veterans among your Gunnison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunnison lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gunnison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gunnison in 1956 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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