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Gunzales Family History

Gunzales 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: Gonzales, Gonzalez, Gunsalus, Gonsales, Banales, Jungles, Canizales

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Where is the Gunzales family from?

You can see how Gunzales families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunzales family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunzales families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Gunzales families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunzales's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Gunzales families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunzales 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 Gunzales ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunzales. 100% of Gunzales 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 Gunzales family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Gunzales. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunzales 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Gunzales. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gunzales. For the veterans among your Gunzales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunzales lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1975, in the United States, Gunzales life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gunzales in 1968 was 52, and 84 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunzales 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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