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Amundson Family History

Amundson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Amundsen or of the Swedish cognate Amundsson.

This form of the surname is also found in Sweden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Amundson family from?

You can see how Amundson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amundson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Amundson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Amundson families living in Glamorgan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Amundson's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Amundson families in 1891.
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What did your Amundson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Amundson. 100% of Amundson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Amundson. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Amundson. For the veterans among your Amundson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amundson lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Amundson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1957. The average life expectancy for Amundson in 1944 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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