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Gunneson Family History

Gunneson Name 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: Gunnerson, Gunnison, Gunnarson, Kenneson, Tenneson, Gunson, Gunderson

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Where is the Gunneson family from?

You can see how Gunneson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunneson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gunneson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Gunneson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 58% of all the recorded Gunneson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gunneson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunneson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gunneson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunneson. 34% of Gunneson men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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 1940

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
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Census Records

There are 765 census records available for the last name Gunneson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunneson 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Gunneson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 81 military records available for the last name Gunneson. For the veterans among your Gunneson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunneson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gunneson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gunneson in 1969 was 77, and 89 in 2003.

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