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Guckenheimer Family History

Guckenheimer 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: Gegenheimer, Guckenberger, Wickenheiser, Guggenheim, Muckerheide

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Where is the Guckenheimer family from?

You can see how Guckenheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guckenheimer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Guckenheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Guckenheimer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Guckenheimer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Guckenheimer families in 1891.
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What did your Guckenheimer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Peddler
    100%

What Guckenheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Guckenheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guckenheimer 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Guckenheimer. 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 47 military records available for the last name Guckenheimer. For the veterans among your Guckenheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guckenheimer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Guckenheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Guckenheimer in 1970 was 90, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guckenheimer 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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