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Gudekunst Family History

Gudekunst Name 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: Gutekunst, Kunst, Ludens, Guest, Dunst, Judkins, Gunst, Gudeman

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Where is the Gudekunst family from?

You can see how Gudekunst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudekunst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gudekunst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gudekunst families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Gudekunst's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gudekunst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudekunst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gudekunst ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gudekunst ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Gudekunst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudekunst 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gudekunst. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Gudekunst. For the veterans among your Gudekunst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudekunst lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Gudekunst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gudekunst in 1972 was 78, and 84 in 1993.

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