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Gunsher Family History

Gunsher 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: Gunther, Usher, Gunner, Lusher, Munster, Rusher, Genser, Gubser

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Where is the Gunsher family from?

You can see how Gunsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunsher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunsher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gunsher families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gunsher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gunsher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunsher 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 Gunsher ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gunsher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Gunsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunsher 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Gunsher. 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 89 military records available for the last name Gunsher. For the veterans among your Gunsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunsher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gunsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gunsher in 1968 was 65, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gunsher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunsher 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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