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Guanther Family History

Guanther 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: Guenther, Guinther, Gunther, Ganther, Ganter, Gaither, Panther

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Where is the Guanther family from?

You can see how Guanther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guanther family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Guanther families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Guanther's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Guanther families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guanther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Guanther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guanther 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Guanther. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Guanther. For the veterans among your Guanther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guanther lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guanther 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guanther

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