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Gulbranson Family History

Gulbranson Surname Meaning

Danish and Norwegian: variant of Gulbrandsen.

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


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Where is the Gulbranson family from?

You can see how Gulbranson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulbranson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gulbranson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 105 Gulbranson families living in Minnesota. This was about 54% of all the recorded Gulbranson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gulbranson families in 1880.
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What did your Gulbranson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gulbranson. 29% of Gulbranson men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Gulbranson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gulbranson were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gulbranson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulbranson 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 618 immigration records available for the last name Gulbranson. 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 508 military records available for the last name Gulbranson. For the veterans among your Gulbranson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulbranson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gulbranson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gulbranson in 1960 was 70, and 70 in 2004.

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