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Gunschel Family History

Gunschel 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: Wunschel, Kuschel, Pueschel, Henschel, Urschel, Gunsch, Winschel

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Where is the Gunschel family from?

You can see how Gunschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunschel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunschel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gunschel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunschel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gunschel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunschel 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 37 census records available for the last name Gunschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunschel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gunschel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gunschel. For the veterans among your Gunschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunschel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Gunschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gunschel in 1978 was 86, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunschel 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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