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Gunser Family History

Gunser 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: Gunner, Genser, Gubser, Runser, Gunter, Ganser, Unser, Gunder, Gonser

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Where is the Gunser family from?

You can see how Gunser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gunser families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gunser's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gunser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunser 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 Gunser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunser. 30% of Gunser men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Butcher
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Gunser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Gunser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunser 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Gunser. 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 151 military records available for the last name Gunser. For the veterans among your Gunser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Gunser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gunser in 1965 was 83, and 60 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gunser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunser 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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