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Guentsche Family History

Guentsche 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: Gentsch, Wuensche, Goettsche, Genthe, Gertsch, Guenther, Gensch

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Where is the Guentsche family from?

You can see how Guentsche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guentsche family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Guentsche family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Guentsche's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Guentsche families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guentsche 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 8 census records available for the last name Guentsche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guentsche 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Guentsche. 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 6 military records available for the last name Guentsche. For the veterans among your Guentsche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guentsche lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Guentsche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Guentsche in 1973 was 76, and 86 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guentsche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guentsche 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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