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Guenste Family History

Guenste 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: Fuente, Guest, Guenette, Gunst, Puente, Genske, Muenster, Fenster

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Where is the Guenste family from?

You can see how Guenste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guenste family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Guenste family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Guenste's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Guenste families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guenste 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 46 census records available for the last name Guenste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guenste 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Guenste. 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 12 military records available for the last name Guenste. For the veterans among your Guenste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guenste lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Guenste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Guenste in 1976 was 65, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guenste

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guenste 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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