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Gudmanson Family History

Gudmanson 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: Gudmundson, Goodmanson, Manson, Gustafson, Gunnarson, Gutmann

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Where is the Gudmanson family from?

You can see how Gudmanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudmanson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gudmanson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gudmanson families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gudmanson's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Gudmanson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Gudmanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudmanson 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Gudmanson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gudmanson. For the veterans among your Gudmanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudmanson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Gudmanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gudmanson in 1962 was 76, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudmanson 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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