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Gudjohnsen Family History

Gudjohnsen 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: Johnsen, Johnson, Johansen, Bjornsen, Johnsey, Gulbransen, Johnston

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Gudjohnsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudjohnsen 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Gudjohnsen. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Gudjohnsen. For the veterans among your Gudjohnsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudjohnsen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Gudjohnsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gudjohnsen in 1971 was 83, and 69 in 1997.

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