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Gunden Family History

Gunden 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: Gulden, Lunden, Munden, Gundel, Gunder, Grunden, Gunn, Gander, Bunde

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Where is the Gunden family from?

You can see how Gunden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gunden families living in Iowa. This was about 90% of all the recorded Gunden's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gunden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gunden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gunden. 50% of Gunden men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Helper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Gunden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunden 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Gunden. 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 62 military records available for the last name Gunden. For the veterans among your Gunden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunden lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Gunden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gunden in 1975 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gunden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunden 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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