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Gundensen Family History

Gundensen 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: Gundersen, Gunderson, Findeisen, Gunnerson, Gunderman, Lundeen

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Where is the Gundensen family from?

You can see how Gundensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gundensen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gundensen families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gundensen family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Gundensen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gundensen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Gundensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gundensen 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gundensen. 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 military records available for the last name Gundensen. For the veterans among your Gundensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gundensen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Gundensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gundensen in 1973 was 78, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gundensen 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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