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Gunstad Family History

Gunstad 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: Hunstad, Dunstan, Onstad, Gaustad, Austad, Hustad, Finstad, Rustad

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Where is the Gunstad family from?

You can see how Gunstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gunstad family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gunstad's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Gunstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunstad 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 Gunstad ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Gunstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Gunstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunstad 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Gunstad. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gunstad. For the veterans among your Gunstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunstad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gunstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gunstad in 1966 was 64, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gunstad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunstad 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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