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Gunthar Family History

Gunthar 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: Gunther, Gunter, Guitar, Genther, Guenther, Ginther, Guinther

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Where is the Gunthar family from?

You can see how Gunthar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunthar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gunthar families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunthar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gunthar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunthar 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 46 census records available for the last name Gunthar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunthar 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gunthar. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gunthar. For the veterans among your Gunthar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunthar lifespan?

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