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Gunckel Family History

Gunckel 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: Gunkel, Dunckel, Kunkel, Gockel, Buckel, Dunkel, Gundel, Quickel

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Where is the Gunckel family from?

You can see how Gunckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunckel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 110 Gunckel families living in Ohio. This was about 77% of all the recorded Gunckel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gunckel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunckel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gunckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gunckel. 58% of Gunckel men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Gunckel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gunckel were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gunckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunckel 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Gunckel. 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 727 military records available for the last name Gunckel. For the veterans among your Gunckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunckel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gunckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gunckel in 1951 was 50, and 92 in 2004.

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