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Guntzer Family History

Guntzer 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: Gunter, Gunther, Gantzer, Ganter, Putzer, Gunner, Mentzer, Gurtler

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Where is the Guntzer family from?

You can see how Guntzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guntzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Guntzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Guntzer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Guntzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Guntzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guntzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Guntzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Guntzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guntzer 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Guntzer. 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 102 military records available for the last name Guntzer. For the veterans among your Guntzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guntzer lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1990, in the United States, Guntzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Guntzer in 1985 was 82, and 91 in 1990.

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