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Gunder Family History

Gunder Surname Meaning

German (also Günder): variant of Gunter.

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


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Where is the Gunder family from?

You can see how Gunder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gunder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Gunder families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gunder's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gunder families in 1911.
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What did your Gunder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gunder. 21% of Gunder men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Gunder women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gunder were Painter and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gunder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunder 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 657 immigration records available for the last name Gunder. 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 Gunder. For the veterans among your Gunder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunder lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gunder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gunder in 1955 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunder 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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