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Gunklach Family History

Gunklach 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: Gundlach, Gerlach, Lukach, Gunsch, Gunlock, Flach, Lach, Vlach

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Where is the Gunklach family from?

You can see how Gunklach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunklach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunklach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gunklach families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunklach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gunklach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunklach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gunklach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Gunklach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunklach 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gunklach. 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 37 military records available for the last name Gunklach. For the veterans among your Gunklach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunklach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Gunklach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gunklach in 1963 was 94, and 79 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunklach 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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