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Gunzer Family History

Gunzer 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: Gunner, Gunter, Genzer, Munzer, Lunzer, Ganzer, Kunzer, Gunder

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Where is the Gunzer family from?

You can see how Gunzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Gunzer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 49% of all the recorded Gunzer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gunzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunzer 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 Gunzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunzer. 60% of Gunzer men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Plumber
    40%

What Gunzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Gunzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunzer 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Gunzer. 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 150 military records available for the last name Gunzer. For the veterans among your Gunzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gunzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gunzer in 1963 was 56, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gunzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunzer 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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