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Gunzelmann Family History

Gunzelmann 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, Winkelmann, Engelmann, Gendelman, Gunderman

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Where is the Gunzelmann family from?

You can see how Gunzelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunzelmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunzelmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gunzelmann families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gunzelmann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gunzelmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunzelmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gunzelmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Gunzelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunzelmann 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Gunzelmann. 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 458 military records available for the last name Gunzelmann. For the veterans among your Gunzelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunzelmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gunzelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gunzelmann in 1966 was 74, and 83 in 2002.

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