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Gundersdorff Family History

Gundersdorff 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, Underdown, Vanderhoff, Gundersen, Beyersdorf

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Where is the Gundersdorff family from?

You can see how Gundersdorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gundersdorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gundersdorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gundersdorff families living in New Jersey. This was about 69% of all the recorded Gundersdorff's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gundersdorff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Gundersdorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gundersdorff 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gundersdorff. 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 58 military records available for the last name Gundersdorff. For the veterans among your Gundersdorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gundersdorff lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Gundersdorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gundersdorff in 1960 was 69, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gundersdorff 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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