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Gund Family History

Gund Surname Meaning

German (also Günd): from a short form of any of various ancient Germanic personal names formed with gund ‘battle’ as the first element.

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


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Where is the Gund family from?

You can see how Gund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gund family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gund families living in Durham. This was about 18% of all the recorded Gund's in United Kingdom. Durham and 2 other counties had the highest population of Gund families in 1891.
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What did your Gund ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gund. 100% of Gund 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gund 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 683 immigration records available for the last name Gund. 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 547 military records available for the last name Gund. For the veterans among your Gund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gund lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gund in 1963 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gund 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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