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Gulbrandson Family History

Gulbrandson Surname Meaning

Altered form of Norwegian Gulbrandsen.

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


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Where is the Gulbrandson family from?

You can see how Gulbrandson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulbrandson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gulbrandson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Gulbrandson families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gulbrandson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gulbrandson families in 1911.
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What did your Gulbrandson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gulbrandson. 42% of Gulbrandson men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Gulbrandson women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gulbrandson were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    29%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Saleswoman
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gulbrandson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulbrandson 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 Gulbrandson. 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 285 military records available for the last name Gulbrandson. For the veterans among your Gulbrandson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulbrandson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gulbrandson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gulbrandson in 1959 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

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