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Gunesch Family History

Gunesch 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: Gunsch, Ganesh, Ruesch, Kunesh, Gesch, Gentsch, Benesch, Gensch

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Where is the Gunesch family from?

You can see how Gunesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunesch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gunesch families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gunesch's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gunesch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunesch 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 Gunesch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Screw Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunesch. 100% of Gunesch men worked as a Screw Machine Operator.

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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

  • Screw Machine Operator
    100%

What Gunesch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Gunesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunesch 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Gunesch. 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 153 military records available for the last name Gunesch. For the veterans among your Gunesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunesch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gunesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gunesch in 1962 was 75, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gunesch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunesch 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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