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Gundenson Family History

Gundenson 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: Gunderson, Gunnerson, Gundersen, Bunderson, Anderson, Enderson

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Where is the Gundenson family from?

You can see how Gundenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gundenson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gundenson family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gundenson's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gundenson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gundenson 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 Gundenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gundenson. 100% of Gundenson men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Gundenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gundenson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gundenson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gundenson. For the veterans among your Gundenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gundenson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gundenson

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