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Gondesen Family History

Gondesen 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: Tonnesen, Gundersen, Bondeson, Goodson, Gansen, Findeisen, Ganesan

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Where is the Gondesen family from?

You can see how Gondesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gondesen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gondesen family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gondesen's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Gondesen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gondesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Gondesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gondesen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gondesen. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gondesen. For the veterans among your Gondesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gondesen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gondesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gondesen in 1952 was 44, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gondesen 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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