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Gudenberg Family History

Gudenberg 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: Guttenberg, Rutenberg, Luxenberg, Rodenberg, Goldenberg, Greenberg

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Where is the Gudenberg family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudenberg 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 Gudenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gudenberg. 100% of Gudenberg men worked as a Helper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Gudenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudenberg 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gudenberg. 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 106 military records available for the last name Gudenberg. For the veterans among your Gudenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudenberg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gudenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gudenberg in 1967 was 42, and 67 in 2004.

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