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Gunhild Family History

Gunhild 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: Guild, Child, Gunnell, Gentile, Tuthill, Schild, Hild, Guile, Guhl

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Where is the Gunhild family from?

You can see how Gunhild families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunhild family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gunhild family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gunhild's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Gunhild families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunhild 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 110 census records available for the last name Gunhild. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunhild 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Gunhild. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gunhild. For the veterans among your Gunhild ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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