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Gudykunst Family History

Gudykunst 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: Gutekunst, Kunst, Dunst, Judkins, Gunst, Hudkins, Grunst, August

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Where is the Gudykunst family from?

You can see how Gudykunst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudykunst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gudykunst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Gudykunst families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gudykunst's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gudykunst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudykunst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gudykunst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Gudykunst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudykunst 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gudykunst. 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 67 military records available for the last name Gudykunst. For the veterans among your Gudykunst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudykunst lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gudykunst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gudykunst in 1966 was 70, and 82 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudykunst 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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