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Gundan Family History

Gundan 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: Guldan, Guan, Gunn, Gulden, Duncan, Dundon, Bunyan, Guida, Guinan

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Where is the Gundan family from?

You can see how Gundan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gundan family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Gundan family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gundan's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Gundan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Gundan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gundan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gundan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gundan. For the veterans among your Gundan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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