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Guldbrandsen Family History

Guldbrandsen 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: Gulbrandsen, Gulbrandson, Gulbransen, Gulbranson, Branden, Gudmundson

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Where is the Guldbrandsen family from?

You can see how Guldbrandsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guldbrandsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Guldbrandsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Guldbrandsen families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Guldbrandsen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Guldbrandsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guldbrandsen 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 572 census records available for the last name Guldbrandsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guldbrandsen 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 931 immigration records available for the last name Guldbrandsen. 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 41 military records available for the last name Guldbrandsen. For the veterans among your Guldbrandsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guldbrandsen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Guldbrandsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Guldbrandsen in 1964 was 80, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guldbrandsen 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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