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Guenst Family History

Guenst 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: Guest, Gunst, Kunst, Geist, Gust, Wuest, Gent, Guess, Gest, Dienst

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Where is the Guenst family from?

You can see how Guenst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guenst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Guenst families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Guenst's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Guenst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guenst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Guenst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Guenst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guenst 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Guenst. 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 26 military records available for the last name Guenst. For the veterans among your Guenst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guenst lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Guenst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Guenst in 1965 was 76, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guenst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guenst 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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