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Gunderman Family History

Gunderman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gundermann.

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


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Where is the Gunderman family from?

You can see how Gunderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunderman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gunderman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Gunderman families living in New Jersey. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gunderman's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gunderman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunderman 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 Gunderman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gunderman. 15% of Gunderman men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Gunderman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gunderman were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Maid
    8%

What Gunderman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gunderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunderman 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 691 immigration records available for the last name Gunderman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gunderman. For the veterans among your Gunderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunderman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gunderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gunderman in 1955 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunderman 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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