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Gunnesch Family History

Gunnesch 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, Gunnell, Gunner, Ganesh, Ruesch, Gunnerson, Kunesh, Gesch

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Where is the Gunnesch family from?

You can see how Gunnesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunnesch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gunnesch families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunnesch's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gunnesch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunnesch 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 21 census records available for the last name Gunnesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunnesch 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Gunnesch. 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 68 military records available for the last name Gunnesch. For the veterans among your Gunnesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunnesch lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Gunnesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gunnesch in 1973 was 73, and 70 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunnesch 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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