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Gunches Family History

Gunches 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: Funches, Punches, Sanches, Funchess, Gunther, Furches, Fancher

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Where is the Gunches family from?

You can see how Gunches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunches family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gunches family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunches's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gunches families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunches 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 did your Gunches ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jobber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunches. 100% of Gunches men worked as a Jobber.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Jobber
    100%

What Gunches family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Gunches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunches 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gunches. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gunches. For the veterans among your Gunches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunches lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gunches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gunches in 1969 was 66, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gunches

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunches 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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