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Gundorf Family History

Gundorf 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: Mundorf, Nondorf, Gundry, Dundore, Endorf, Indorf, Handorf, Wendorf

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Where is the Gundorf family from?

You can see how Gundorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gundorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gundorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gundorf family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gundorf's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Gundorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gundorf 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 37 census records available for the last name Gundorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gundorf 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gundorf. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gundorf. For the veterans among your Gundorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gundorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Gundorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gundorf in 1963 was 66, and 86 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gundorf 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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