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Gandrup Family History

Gandrup Surname 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: Gandrud, Landrum, Mindrup, Gundrum, Waldrup, Andrus, Landrus, Gander

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Where is the Gandrup family from?

You can see how Gandrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gandrup family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gandrup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gandrup families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gandrup's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gandrup families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gandrup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gandrup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gandrup. 50% of Gandrup men worked as a Carpenter.

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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
    50%
  • Contractor
    50%

What Gandrup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Gandrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gandrup 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Gandrup. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Gandrup. For the veterans among your Gandrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gandrup lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gandrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gandrup in 1967 was 62, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gandrup

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gandrup 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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