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Gunville Name Meaning

Altered form of French Gonneville .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Glanville, Monville, Granville, Linville, Banville, Neuville

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Where is the Gunville family from?

You can see how Gunville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunville family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gunville families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 9 Gunville families living in Michigan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Gunville's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gunville families in 1880.
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What did your Gunville ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gunville. 49% of Gunville men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Gunville women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gunville were Pipe Fitter and Maid. .

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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
    49%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Pipe Fitter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gunville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunville 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Gunville. 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 217 military records available for the last name Gunville. For the veterans among your Gunville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunville lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gunville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gunville in 1963 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

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