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Guentzer Family History

Guentzer 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: Guenther, Guentner, Mentzer, Gunter, Genzer, Greitzer, Guettler

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Where is the Guentzer family from?

You can see how Guentzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guentzer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Guentzer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Guentzer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Guentzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guentzer 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 37 census records available for the last name Guentzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guentzer 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Guentzer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Guentzer. For the veterans among your Guentzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guentzer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1982, in the United States, Guentzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Guentzer in 1968 was 73, and 84 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guentzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guentzer 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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