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Gunsser Family History

Gunsser 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, Grasser, Grosser, Munster, Genser, Gubser, Gasser, Busser

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Where is the Gunsser family from?

You can see how Gunsser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunsser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gunsser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gunsser family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunsser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gunsser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunsser 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 444 census records available for the last name Gunsser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunsser 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Gunsser. 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 55 military records available for the last name Gunsser. For the veterans among your Gunsser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunsser lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Gunsser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gunsser in 1971 was 60, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunsser 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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