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Gullstrand Family History

Gullstrand Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ahlstrand, Gilstrap, Ulland, Strand, Gilliland, Gilleran, Gilland

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Where is the Gullstrand family from?

You can see how Gullstrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gullstrand family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gullstrand families living in Michigan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gullstrand's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gullstrand families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gullstrand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gullstrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gullstrand. 100% of Gullstrand men worked as a Coal Miner and 100% of Gullstrand women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Coal Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gullstrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Gullstrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gullstrand 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Gullstrand. 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 63 military records available for the last name Gullstrand. For the veterans among your Gullstrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gullstrand lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gullstrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gullstrand in 1966 was 87, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gullstrand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gullstrand 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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