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Gunzinger Family History

Gunzinger 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: Kundinger, Utzinger, Munsinger, Wenzinger, Mundinger, Benzinger

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Where is the Gunzinger family from?

You can see how Gunzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunzinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gunzinger family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gunzinger's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Gunzinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunzinger 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 Gunzinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pipe Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunzinger. 100% of Gunzinger men worked as a Pipe Maker.

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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

  • Pipe Maker
    100%

What Gunzinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Gunzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunzinger 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Gunzinger. 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 107 military records available for the last name Gunzinger. For the veterans among your Gunzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunzinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Gunzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gunzinger in 1966 was 66, and 70 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gunzinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunzinger 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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