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Gunton Family History

Gunton Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): habitational name from either of two places in East Anglia, one in Norfolk and the other in Suffolk, both named with the Old Norse personal name Gunni (see Gunn) + Old English tūn ‘enclosure, settlement’.

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


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Where is the Gunton family from?

You can see how Gunton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gunton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 163 Gunton families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Gunton's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Gunton families in 1891.
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What did your Gunton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gunton. 14% of Gunton men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Gunton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gunton were Farm Worker and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%
  • House Painter
    6%
  • Farm Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Gunton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunton 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gunton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gunton. For the veterans among your Gunton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunton lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gunton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gunton in 1956 was 49, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunton 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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