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Gunlock Family History

Gunlock Name Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Gundlach .

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


Similar surnames: Garlock, Gerlock, Gullick, Bulick, Kulick, Plock, Tellock, Knock

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Where is the Gunlock family from?

You can see how Gunlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunlock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gunlock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Gunlock families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gunlock's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gunlock families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunlock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gunlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gunlock. 27% of Gunlock men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Gunlock women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gunlock were Farm Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gunlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunlock 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Gunlock. 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 162 military records available for the last name Gunlock. For the veterans among your Gunlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunlock lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gunlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gunlock in 1945 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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