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Gunzenheiser Family History

Gunzenheiser 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: Gunzenhauser, Lautzenheiser, Gegenheimer, Emenheiser, Bingenheimer

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Where is the Gunzenheiser family from?

You can see how Gunzenheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunzenheiser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gunzenheiser families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunzenheiser's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gunzenheiser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunzenheiser 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 28 census records available for the last name Gunzenheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunzenheiser 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 Gunzenheiser. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gunzenheiser. For the veterans among your Gunzenheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunzenheiser lifespan?

Average Gunzenheiser life expectancy in 2003 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunzenheiser 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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