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Gunstenson Family History

Gunstenson 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: Stenson, Gunnerson, Gustafson, Ostenson, Gershenson, Estenson

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Where is the Gunstenson family from?

You can see how Gunstenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunstenson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunstenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gunstenson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gunstenson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gunstenson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunstenson 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 Gunstenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gunstenson. 67% of Gunstenson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gunstenson women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Gunstenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Gunstenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunstenson 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gunstenson. 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 46 military records available for the last name Gunstenson. For the veterans among your Gunstenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunstenson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Gunstenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gunstenson in 1964 was 73, and 90 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gunstenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunstenson 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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