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Gunnar Rafael Westerholm, 1917 - 1976
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Gunnar Sigurd Westerholm, 1891 - 1961
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Gunnar Sigurd Westerholm, 1891 - 1961
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Gunnar Sigurd Westerholm, 1891 - 1961
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Gunnar Rafael Westerholm, 1917 - 1976
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Gunnar Sigurd Westerholm, 1891 - 1961
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Gunnar Viktor Westerholm, 1880 - 1880
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Gunnar Viktor Westerholm, 1883 - 1884
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Gunnar Viktor Westerholm, 1880 - 1880
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Gunnar Sigurd Westerholm, 1891 - 1961
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Gunnar Sigurd Westerholm, 1891 - 1961
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Gunnar Sigurd Westerholm, 1891 - 1961
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Gunnar Viktor Westerholm, 1883 - 1884
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Gunnar Viktor Westerholm, 1880 - 1880
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Gunnar Viktor Westerholm, 1880 - 1880
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Gunnar Viktor Westerholm, 1880 - 1880
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Gunnar Viktor Westerholm, 1883 - 1884
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Gunnar Viktor Westerholm, 1883 - 1884
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Gunnar Sigurd Westerholm, 1891 - 1961
MyHeritage Family TreesGunnar Alarik Westerholm, 1904 - 1967
BillionGravesGunnar Edmund Westerholm, 1926 - 1989
BillionGravesGunnar Erik Westerholm, 1932 - 1983
Geni World Family TreeGunnar Sigurd Westerholm, 1891 - 1961
Geni World Family TreeGunnar Bertil Westerholm, 1900 - 1959
Geni World Family TreeGunnar Vilhelm Westerholm, 1917 - 1990
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Gunnar Alfred Westerholm, born 1902
Sweden Household Examination Books
Gunnar Albert Westerholm, born 1903
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Gunnar Albert Westerholm, born 1902
1930 Sweden CensusGunnar Roland Westerholm, 1929 - 2004
Sweden, Church of Sweden BurialsGunnar Karl Westerholm, 1909 - 1939
Finland, Second World War Casualties
Gunnar Westerholm, born Circa 1905
Sweden, Gothenburg, Passenger Lists 1869 - 1951Gunnar Albert Westerholm, 1922 - 1991
Sweden, Stockholm BurialsGunnar Westerholm, born Circa 1905
Canada, Passenger Lists and Border Entries, 1925-1935Enter a few names and MyHeritage will build your family tree and deliver new insights about Gunnar Westerholm
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- Finland 70%
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The first name Gunnar has its origins in Old Norse, specifically derived from the elements "gunnr," meaning "battle," and "arr," meaning "warrior." This name was prevalent in Scandinavia, particularly in regions that are now modern-day Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, during the Viking Age. Historically, those who bore the name Gunnar were often associated with strength, bravery, and martial prowess, reflecting the warrior culture of the Norse people. Variations of the name can be found across different cultures, including "Gunnar" in Scandinavian countries, "Gunnar" in German-speaking regions, and "Gunar" in some Slavic languages. The name has also been adapted into various forms, such as "Gonhar" in some Celtic contexts. Over time, Gunnar has maintained its popularity, often symbolizing a connection to heritage and valor, and continues to be a favored choice in contemporary naming practices.
The last name Westerholm has its origins in Scandinavia, particularly in Sweden, where it is derived from geographical features, with "holm" meaning "islet" or "small island" in Swedish. The prefix "Wester" likely refers to a location in the west, suggesting that the name may have originally denoted someone who lived near a western islet or a person from a western region. Historically, surnames like Westerholm were often associated with the landscape and could indicate the occupation of those who lived in such areas, possibly relating to fishing or farming on islands. Variations of the name can be found in different cultures, such as "Westerholm" in Sweden and "Westerholme" in some English-speaking regions, reflecting the adaptation of the name to local languages and dialects. While the name is not exceedingly common, it retains a connection to its geographical roots and the natural features of the Scandinavian landscape.
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