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Gulbransen Family History

Gulbransen Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Gulbrandsen.

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


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Where is the Gulbransen family from?

You can see how Gulbransen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulbransen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gulbransen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Gulbransen families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gulbransen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gulbransen families in 1880.
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What did your Gulbransen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gulbransen. 25% of Gulbransen men worked as a Manager and 25% of Gulbransen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gulbransen were Roofer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Manager
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Roofer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gulbransen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulbransen 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 Gulbransen. 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 406 military records available for the last name Gulbransen. For the veterans among your Gulbransen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulbransen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gulbransen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gulbransen in 1964 was 91, and 69 in 2004.

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