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Gaunch Family History

Gaunch 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: Gaunce, Gauch, Gaunt, Gasch, Rauch, Auch, Ranch, Faunce, Dausch, Gach

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Where is the Gaunch family from?

You can see how Gaunch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaunch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gaunch family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gaunch's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Gaunch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaunch 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 26 census records available for the last name Gaunch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaunch 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gaunch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Gaunch. For the veterans among your Gaunch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaunch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gaunch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gaunch in 1967 was 55, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaunch 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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