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Gundy Family History

Gundy Surname Meaning

English (Western England and Monmouthshire of Norman origin): from the Norman personal name Gundi

of ancient Germanic origin a pet form of any of various names beginning with gund ‘battle’.

See for example Gundry.

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


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Where is the Gundy family from?

You can see how Gundy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gundy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gundy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 91 Gundy families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Gundy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gundy families in 1891.
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What did your Gundy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gundy. 34% of Gundy men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Gundy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gundy were Telephone Wireman and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Telephone Wireman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Gundy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gundy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gundy. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gundy. For the veterans among your Gundy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gundy lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gundy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gundy in 1952 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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