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Gunckle Family History

Gunckle 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: Muckle, Huckle, Gackle, Buckle, Ruckle, Quickle, Runkle, Kunkle

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Where is the Gunckle family from?

You can see how Gunckle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunckle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gunckle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gunckle family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gunckle's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Gunckle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunckle 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 Gunckle ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Gunckle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Gunckle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunckle 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gunckle. 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 150 military records available for the last name Gunckle. For the veterans among your Gunckle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunckle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gunckle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gunckle in 1965 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gunckle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunckle 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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