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Gunawan Name Meaning

Indonesian: ornamental name from gunawan a vocabulary word meaning ‘virtuous meritorious’ and also ‘skilled in magic’.

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


Similar surnames: Dunaway, Cunanan, Donaway, Hanahan, Dunavan, Guseman, Gunnin, Hanavan

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Where is the Gunawan family from?

You can see how Gunawan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunawan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gunawan families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Gunawan families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunawan's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gunawan families in 1911.
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What did your Gunawan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gunawan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Gunawan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunawan 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gunawan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Gunawan. For the veterans among your Gunawan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunawan lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2004, in the United States, Gunawan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gunawan in 1995 was 93, and 72 in 2004.

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