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Gunsenhiser Family History

Gunsenhiser 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: Gunzenhauser, Loutzenhiser, Emenhiser, Misenhimer, Fulenwider

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Where is the Gunsenhiser family from?

You can see how Gunsenhiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunsenhiser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunsenhiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gunsenhiser families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunsenhiser's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gunsenhiser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Gunsenhiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunsenhiser 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gunsenhiser. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gunsenhiser. For the veterans among your Gunsenhiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunsenhiser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Gunsenhiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Gunsenhiser in 1963 was 89, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunsenhiser 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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