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Gjermundsen Family History

Gjermundsen 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: Germundson, Gudmundson, Amundsen, Berndsen, Berendsen, Hermansen

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Where is the Gjermundsen family from?

You can see how Gjermundsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gjermundsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Gjermundsen families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Gjermundsen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gjermundsen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gjermundsen families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gjermundsen 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 66 census records available for the last name Gjermundsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gjermundsen 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Gjermundsen. 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 military records available for the last name Gjermundsen. For the veterans among your Gjermundsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gjermundsen lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Gjermundsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gjermundsen in 1982 was 84, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gjermundsen 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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