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Gunberg Family History

Gunberg 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: Grunberg, Gunner, Ruberg, Ulberg, Gilberg, Winberg, Enberg, Granberg

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Where is the Gunberg family from?

You can see how Gunberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gunberg families living in Minnesota. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gunberg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gunberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunberg 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 Gunberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunberg. 34% of Gunberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Instructor
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Gunberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Gunberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunberg 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Gunberg. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gunberg. For the veterans among your Gunberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gunberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gunberg in 1965 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gunberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunberg 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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