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Gundling Family History

Gundling Surname Meaning

German: from Gundo a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name composed with gund ‘battle’ as in Guenther.

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


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Where is the Gundling family from?

You can see how Gundling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gundling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gundling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gundling families living in Middlesex. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gundling's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Gundling families in 1891.
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What did your Gundling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gundling. 27% of Gundling men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Gundling women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gundling were Carpenter and Proprietor.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Painter
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Gundling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gundling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gundling 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Gundling. 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 445 military records available for the last name Gundling. For the veterans among your Gundling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gundling lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gundling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gundling in 1956 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gundling 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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