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Origins of the Gunn surname

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About the Gunns

We have a total number of 79866 records for people with the last name Gunn.

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Where do most Gunns live?

In 1921, most Gunns lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Gunns

How common is your surname?

770th most common surname in the UK

We have 63,400 records for the Gunn surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.

Who were Gunns most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Gunns.

What are the most common Gunn first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Gunn family members

Common jobs for Gunns

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Gunns in 1921
Dressmaker

308

Domestic Servant

230

General Servant

212

Housekeeper

170

Pauper

164

Common Male occupations for Gunns in 1921
Fisherman

483

Farmer

319

Agricultural Labourer

269

Crofter

239

Tailor

231

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