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Gunnum Family History

Gunnum 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: Gunn, Gunner, Granum, Gundrum, Guntrum, Gunnin, Gunnoe, Hannum

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunnum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Gunnum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunnum 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gunnum. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Gunnum. For the veterans among your Gunnum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunnum lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Gunnum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gunnum in 1992 was 33, and 39 in 2002.

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