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Gunderud Family History

Gunderud 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: Gundrum, Gunder, Gandrud, Gander, Gunner, Wunder, Sunder, Guider

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunderud 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 16 census records available for the last name Gunderud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunderud 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Gunderud. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gunderud. For the veterans among your Gunderud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunderud lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1986, in the United States, Gunderud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gunderud in 1963 was 83, and 90 in 1986.

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