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Gudmundsen Family History

Gudmundsen Surname Meaning

Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Gudmund (see Gudmundson).

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


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Where is the Gudmundsen family from?

You can see how Gudmundsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudmundsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gudmundsen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gudmundsen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gudmundsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gudmundsen families in 1891.
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What did your Gudmundsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, None was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gudmundsen. 100% of Gudmundsen women worked as a None.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%

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Census Records

There are 797 census records available for the last name Gudmundsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudmundsen 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 Gudmundsen. 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 178 military records available for the last name Gudmundsen. For the veterans among your Gudmundsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudmundsen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gudmundsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gudmundsen in 1960 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudmundsen 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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