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Gunski Family History

Gunski 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: Gurski, Ganske, Gorski, Munshi, Turski, Dulski, Lenski, Guzinski

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Where is the Gunski family from?

You can see how Gunski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gunski families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gunski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gunski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gunski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunski. 100% of Gunski men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Gunski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunski 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Gunski. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gunski. For the veterans among your Gunski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Gunski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gunski in 1970 was 70, and 74 in 2003.

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