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Gumpolen Family History

Gumpolen 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: Molen, Mumpower, Smolen, Wampole, Polen, Guillen, Rumple, Gimple

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Where is the Gumpolen family from?

You can see how Gumpolen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumpolen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gumpolen family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gumpolen's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Gumpolen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumpolen 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 66 census records available for the last name Gumpolen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumpolen 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 immigration records available for the last name Gumpolen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gumpolen. For the veterans among your Gumpolen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumpolen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1998, in the United States, Gumpolen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gumpolen in 1960 was 63, and 52 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gumpolen 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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