This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gunsett family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gunsett Family History

Gunsett 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: Gunnett, Russett, Gurnett, Dunnett, Gassett, Gannett, Gulseth, Gunst

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gunsett family from?

You can see how Gunsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunsett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gunsett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gunsett families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunsett's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gunsett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunsett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Gunsett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gunsett. 60% of Gunsett men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gunsett women worked as a Secretary.

View Census Data for Gunsett | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Gunsett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Gunsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunsett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gunsett

Passenger Lists

There are 35 immigration records available for the last name Gunsett. 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.

View all Gunsett immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 85 military records available for the last name Gunsett. For the veterans among your Gunsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gunsett military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gunsett family history

Discover More

What is the average Gunsett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gunsett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gunsett in 1965 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gunsett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunsett 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gunsett family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial