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Gunthor Family History

Gunthor 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, Gunton, Gunter, Genther, Guenther, Ginther, Guinther

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Where is the Gunthor family from?

You can see how Gunthor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunthor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunthor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gunthor families living in Kansas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gunthor's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Gunthor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunthor 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 39 census records available for the last name Gunthor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunthor 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gunthor. 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 72 military records available for the last name Gunthor. For the veterans among your Gunthor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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