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Gunsolley Family History

Gunsolley 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: Gulley, Hunsley, Gunville, Nolley, Solley, Connolley, Nunnelley

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Where is the Gunsolley family from?

You can see how Gunsolley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunsolley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gunsolley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gunsolley family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunsolley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gunsolley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunsolley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gunsolley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunsolley. 100% of Gunsolley 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 577 census records available for the last name Gunsolley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunsolley 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gunsolley. 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 415 military records available for the last name Gunsolley. For the veterans among your Gunsolley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunsolley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gunsolley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gunsolley in 1957 was 24, and 95 in 2004.

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