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Gundert Family History

Gundert 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: Kundert, Gunder, Gander, Gunner, Gantert, Wunder, Sunder, Gradert

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Where is the Gundert family from?

You can see how Gundert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gundert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gundert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Gundert families living in Michigan. This was about 55% of all the recorded Gundert's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gundert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gundert 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 Gundert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Driver and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gundert. 100% of Gundert men worked as a Driver and 60% of Gundert women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Gundert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Gundert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gundert 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Gundert. 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 176 military records available for the last name Gundert. For the veterans among your Gundert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gundert lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Gundert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gundert in 1969 was 85, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gundert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gundert 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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