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Gundersheim Family History

Gundersheim 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: Gundersen, Guggenheim, Sundheim, Nesheim, Wickersheim, Sermersheim

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Where is the Gundersheim family from?

You can see how Gundersheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gundersheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gundersheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gundersheim families living in Maryland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gundersheim's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Gundersheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gundersheim 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 58 census records available for the last name Gundersheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gundersheim 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Gundersheim. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gundersheim. For the veterans among your Gundersheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gundersheim lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Gundersheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gundersheim in 1966 was 62, and 66 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gundersheim 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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