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Guenzel Family History

Guenzel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Günther (see Guenther).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Guenzel family from?

You can see how Guenzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guenzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Guenzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Guenzel families living in Nebraska. This was about 53% of all the recorded Guenzel's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Guenzel families in 1880.
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What did your Guenzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guenzel. 27% of Guenzel men worked as a Carpenter and 43% of Guenzel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guenzel were New Worker and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Guenzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Guenzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guenzel 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Guenzel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 212 military records available for the last name Guenzel. For the veterans among your Guenzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guenzel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Guenzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Guenzel in 1955 was 61, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guenzel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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