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Gunrud Family History

Gunrud 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: Gubrud, Unruh, Guard, Gund, Gundrum, Guntrum, Unrue, Gandrud, Lund

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Where is the Gunrud family from?

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

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gunrud. 100% of Gunrud men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Gunrud women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gunrud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Gunrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunrud 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gunrud. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gunrud. For the veterans among your Gunrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunrud lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Gunrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gunrud in 1972 was 84, and 60 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gunrud

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunrud 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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