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Gunstra Family History

Gunstra 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: Tuinstra, Gunst, Kustra, Dunstan, Kunst, Guerra, Gupta, Gunner

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Where is the Gunstra family from?

You can see how Gunstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunstra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunstra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gunstra families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gunstra's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gunstra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunstra 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 74 census records available for the last name Gunstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunstra 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gunstra. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gunstra. For the veterans among your Gunstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunstra lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Gunstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gunstra in 1977 was 77, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunstra 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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