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Gundell Family History

Gundell 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: Rundell, Gunnell, Mundell, Sundell, Gundel, Lundell, Lindell, Guell

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Where is the Gundell family from?

You can see how Gundell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gundell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gundell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Gundell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Gundell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gundell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gundell 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 Gundell ancestors do for a living?

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

What Gundell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Gundell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gundell 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Gundell. 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 861 military records available for the last name Gundell. For the veterans among your Gundell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gundell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gundell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gundell in 1964 was 71, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gundell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gundell 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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