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Gunzy Family History

Gunzy 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: Gunby, Gundy, Guzy, Gunn, Gandy, Dunay, Guppy, Ganz, Guy, Guzzo

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Where is the Gunzy family from?

You can see how Gunzy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunzy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunzy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gunzy families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunzy's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Gunzy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunzy 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 48 census records available for the last name Gunzy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunzy 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gunzy. 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 77 military records available for the last name Gunzy. For the veterans among your Gunzy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunzy lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gunzy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gunzy in 1972 was 70, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunzy 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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