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Gunsallus Family History

Gunsallus Name Meaning

Variant of Gunsalus a surname of Spanish origin.

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


Similar surnames: Gunsolus, Gonsales, Gunnells, Gallus, Gonsalves, Gutshall, Gonzales

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Where is the Gunsallus family from?

You can see how Gunsallus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunsallus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gunsallus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gunsallus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunsallus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gunsallus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunsallus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gunsallus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gunsallus. 65% of Gunsallus men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Gunsallus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gunsallus were Foreman and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Farm Operator
    11%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gunsallus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunsallus 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gunsallus. 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 351 military records available for the last name Gunsallus. For the veterans among your Gunsallus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunsallus lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Gunsallus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gunsallus in 1944 was 31, and 87 in 2003.

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