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Gunsaulus Family History

Gunsaulus 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: Gunsalus, Gunsallus, Gunsolus, Gonsales, Dussault, Gonsoulin

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Where is the Gunsaulus family from?

You can see how Gunsaulus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunsaulus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gunsaulus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gunsaulus families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gunsaulus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gunsaulus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunsaulus 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 631 census records available for the last name Gunsaulus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunsaulus 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Gunsaulus. 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 116 military records available for the last name Gunsaulus. For the veterans among your Gunsaulus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunsaulus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Gunsaulus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gunsaulus in 1964 was 85, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunsaulus 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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