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Gunta Family History

Gunta 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: Gupta, Giunta, Gunia, Guinta, Hunt, Gunn, Gant, Bunt, Gaunt, Ranta

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Where is the Gunta family from?

You can see how Gunta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gunta families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gunta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gunta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunta 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 Gunta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunta. 100% of Gunta men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gunta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Gunta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunta 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Gunta. 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 174 military records available for the last name Gunta. For the veterans among your Gunta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunta lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Gunta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gunta in 1974 was 68, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gunta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunta 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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