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Gundry Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from Gondri Gundric an Old French personal name introduced to Britain by the Normans composed of the ancient Germanic elements gund ‘battle’ + rīc ‘power(ful)’.

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


Similar surnames: Gundy, Guidry, Andry, Landry, Laundry, Grundy, Mondry, Gundrum, Gandy

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Where is the Gundry family from?

You can see how Gundry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gundry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gundry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Gundry families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gundry's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gundry families in 1911.
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What did your Gundry ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tennant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gundry. 100% of Gundry men worked as a Tennant. .

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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 1921

  • Tennant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Gundry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gundry 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 Gundry. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Gundry. For the veterans among your Gundry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gundry lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gundry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gundry in 1957 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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