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Gunwaldsen Family History

Gunwaldsen 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: Gulden, Grunwald, Walden, Gunnarson, Gunsalus, Edwardsen, Gundersen

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Where is the Gunwaldsen family from?

You can see how Gunwaldsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunwaldsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gunwaldsen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunwaldsen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gunwaldsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunwaldsen 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 26 census records available for the last name Gunwaldsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunwaldsen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gunwaldsen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gunwaldsen. For the veterans among your Gunwaldsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunwaldsen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Gunwaldsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gunwaldsen in 1970 was 77, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunwaldsen 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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