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Gaunson Family History

Gaunson 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: Ganson, Gunson, Taunton, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Gansen, Brunson

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Where is the Gaunson family from?

You can see how Gaunson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaunson family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Gaunson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there was 1 Gaunson family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaunson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Gaunson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 893 census records available for the last name Gaunson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaunson 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Gaunson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gaunson. For the veterans among your Gaunson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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