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Gummesson Family History

Gummesson 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: Summerson, Summerton, Gunnerson, Jimmerson, Gullekson, Emmerson

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Where is the Gummesson family from?

You can see how Gummesson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gummesson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gummesson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gummesson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gummesson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Gummesson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gummesson 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Gummesson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gummesson. For the veterans among your Gummesson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gummesson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Gummesson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gummesson in 1973 was 62, and 94 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gummesson 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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