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Gunnason Family History

Gunnason 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: Gunnarson, Gunnison, Gunnerson, Gustason, Gunson, Guinan, Greason

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Where is the Gunnason family from?

You can see how Gunnason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunnason family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunnason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gunnason families living in Kansas. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gunnason's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Gunnason families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunnason surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gunnason ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gunnason ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Gunnason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunnason 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gunnason. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gunnason. For the veterans among your Gunnason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunnason lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Gunnason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gunnason in 1968 was 75, and 88 in 1994.

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