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Gunnerud Family History

Gunnerud 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: Gunner, Gunnell, Gunnerson, Nunnery, Gunter, Gubrud, Runner, Dunner

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Where is the Gunnerud family from?

You can see how Gunnerud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunnerud family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gunnerud family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gunnerud's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Gunnerud families in 1920.
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What did your Gunnerud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunnerud. 100% of Gunnerud men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%

What Gunnerud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Gunnerud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunnerud 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Gunnerud. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gunnerud. For the veterans among your Gunnerud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunnerud lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gunnerud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gunnerud in 1969 was 74, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gunnerud

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunnerud 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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