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Gunnon Family History

Gunnon 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: Gunton, Gannon, Gunion, Gunnin, Gunnoe, Gunson, Gunn, Cannon, Hunton

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Where is the Gunnon family from?

You can see how Gunnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunnon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gunnon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Gunnon families living in Missouri. This was about 28% of all the recorded Gunnon's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gunnon families in 1880.
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What did your Gunnon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gunnon. 100% of Gunnon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Gunnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunnon 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Gunnon. 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 71 military records available for the last name Gunnon. For the veterans among your Gunnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunnon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gunnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gunnon in 1966 was 63, and 87 in 2003.

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