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Gundel Family History

Gundel Surname Meaning

South German (also Gündel): from a short form of any of various ancient Germanic personal names beginning with gund ‘battle’.

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


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Where is the Gundel family from?

You can see how Gundel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gundel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gundel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gundel families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gundel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gundel families in 1891.
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What did your Gundel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gundel. 100% of Gundel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gundel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gundel 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 850 immigration records available for the last name Gundel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gundel. For the veterans among your Gundel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gundel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gundel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gundel in 1944 was 30, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gundel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gundel 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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