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Guncher Family History

Guncher Name 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, Fancher, Gunner, Bucher, Kucher, Fulcher, Sucher, Tincher

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Where is the Guncher family from?

You can see how Guncher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guncher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Guncher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Guncher families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Guncher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Guncher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guncher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Guncher ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Guncher ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Guncher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guncher 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Guncher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Guncher. For the veterans among your Guncher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guncher lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1981, in the United States, Guncher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Guncher in 1977 was 57, and 63 in 1981.

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