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Gundesen Family History

Gundesen 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, Lundeen, Sundeen, Gunderson, Gulden, Gansen, Findeisen

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Where is the Gundesen family from?

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

There are 496 census records available for the last name Gundesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gundesen 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Gundesen. 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 30 military records available for the last name Gundesen. For the veterans among your Gundesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gundesen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Gundesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gundesen in 1962 was 78, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gundesen 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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