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Gunte Family History

Gunte 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: Runte, Gunter, Bunte, Gute, Guite, Hunte, Hunt, Gange, Gunn, Conte

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Where is the Gunte family from?

You can see how Gunte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gunte families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gunte's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Gunte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunte 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 148 census records available for the last name Gunte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunte 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gunte. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gunte. For the veterans among your Gunte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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