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Gundlock Family History

Gundlock 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: Gunlock, Gundlach, Shedlock, Glock, Buntrock, Gullick, Bullock

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Where is the Gundlock family from?

You can see how Gundlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gundlock family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gundlock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Gundlock family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gundlock's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gundlock families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gundlock 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 Gundlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gundlock. 30% of Gundlock men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gundlock women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gundlock were Bill Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Bill Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Gundlock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Gundlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gundlock 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gundlock. 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 60 military records available for the last name Gundlock. For the veterans among your Gundlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gundlock lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Gundlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gundlock in 1967 was 58, and 76 in 2001.

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