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Gashun Family History

Gashun Surname 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: Gahan, Gaston, Gash, Goshen, Gascon, Kasun, Gassen, Gasque, Gahn

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Where is the Gashun family from?

You can see how Gashun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gashun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gashun family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gashun's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gashun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gashun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Gashun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gashun 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gashun. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gashun. For the veterans among your Gashun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gashun lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Gashun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gashun in 1983 was 88, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gashun ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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