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Gunzel Family History

Gunzel 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: Punzel, Gundel, Guenzel, Genzel, Ganzel, Gunkel, Kunkel, Gunnell

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Where is the Gunzel family from?

You can see how Gunzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gunzel families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gunzel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gunzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunzel 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 Gunzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gunzel. 100% of Gunzel men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Gunzel women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gunzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Gunzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunzel 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 424 immigration records available for the last name Gunzel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gunzel. For the veterans among your Gunzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunzel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gunzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gunzel in 1963 was 66, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gunzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunzel 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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