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Gunsalus Family History

Gunsalus Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Spanish González (see Gonzalez) or Gonzales. Compare Gunsallus.

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


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Where is the Gunsalus family from?

You can see how Gunsalus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunsalus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gunsalus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Gunsalus families living in Kentucky. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gunsalus's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Gunsalus families in 1840.
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What did your Gunsalus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gunsalus. 48% of Gunsalus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gunsalus women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Gunsalus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gunsalus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunsalus 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Gunsalus. 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 555 military records available for the last name Gunsalus. For the veterans among your Gunsalus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunsalus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gunsalus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gunsalus in 1962 was 82, and 89 in 2004.

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