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Gunkel Name Meaning

German: variant of Kunkel

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


Similar surnames: Ginkel, Kunkel, Konkel, Unkel, Funke, Sunkel, Dunkel, Punzel, Hinkel

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Where is the Gunkel family from?

You can see how Gunkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunkel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gunkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Gunkel families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Gunkel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gunkel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunkel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gunkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gunkel. 25% of Gunkel men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Gunkel women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gunkel were Engineer and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Chauffeur
    6%
  • Engineer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Telephone Operator
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gunkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunkel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gunkel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gunkel. For the veterans among your Gunkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunkel lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gunkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gunkel in 1945 was 26, and 80 in 2004.

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