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Guenster Family History

Guenster 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: Muenster, Fenster, Munster, Genser, Gerster, Gunter, Ganster, Gensler

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Where is the Guenster family from?

You can see how Guenster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guenster family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Guenster families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Guenster's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Guenster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guenster 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 Guenster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Guenster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guenster 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Guenster. 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 7 military records available for the last name Guenster. For the veterans among your Guenster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guenster lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Guenster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Guenster in 1973 was 60, and 84 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guenster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guenster 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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