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Gulbrandsen Family History

Gulbrandsen Surname Meaning

Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Gulbrand from Old Norse Guthbrandr a compound of guth ‘god’ + brandr ‘sword’.

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


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Where is the Gulbrandsen family from?

You can see how Gulbrandsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulbrandsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gulbrandsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Gulbrandsen families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gulbrandsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gulbrandsen families in 1891.
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What did your Gulbrandsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gulbrandsen. 50% of Gulbrandsen 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
    50%
  • Housemaid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gulbrandsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulbrandsen 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Gulbrandsen. 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 474 military records available for the last name Gulbrandsen. For the veterans among your Gulbrandsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulbrandsen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gulbrandsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gulbrandsen in 1962 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gulbrandsen 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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