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Gudmunsen Family History

Gudmunsen 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, Munsen, Tuominen, Gansen, Munsey, Munden, Amundsen

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Where is the Gudmunsen family from?

You can see how Gudmunsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudmunsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gudmunsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gudmunsen families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gudmunsen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gudmunsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudmunsen 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 Gudmunsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gudmunsen. 100% of Gudmunsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gudmunsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Gudmunsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudmunsen 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Gudmunsen. 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 40 military records available for the last name Gudmunsen. For the veterans among your Gudmunsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudmunsen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gudmunsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gudmunsen in 1956 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gudmunsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudmunsen 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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