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Gunniss Family History

Gunniss 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, Furniss, Inniss, Gunnels, Dennis

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Where is the Gunniss family from?

You can see how Gunniss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunniss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Gunniss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gunniss families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunniss's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Gunniss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunniss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gunniss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gunniss. 100% of Gunniss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Gunniss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunniss 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gunniss. 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 51 military records available for the last name Gunniss. For the veterans among your Gunniss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunniss lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Gunniss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gunniss in 1962 was 75, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunniss 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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