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Gunzelman Family History

Gunzelman 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: Gunselman, Kunzelman, Gendelman, Gunderman, Kunselman, Inselman

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Where is the Gunzelman family from?

You can see how Gunzelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunzelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunzelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Gunzelman families living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gunzelman's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Gunzelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunzelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gunzelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gunzelman. 21% of Gunzelman men worked as an Electrician and 100% of Gunzelman women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Electrician
    21%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Gunzelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 917 census records available for the last name Gunzelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunzelman 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Gunzelman. 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 272 military records available for the last name Gunzelman. For the veterans among your Gunzelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunzelman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gunzelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gunzelman in 1954 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

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