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Gueter Family History

Gueter 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: Grueter, Bueter, Geter, Gunter, Gutter, Rueter, Guetter, Hueter

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Where is the Gueter family from?

You can see how Gueter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gueter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gueter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gueter families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gueter's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Gueter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gueter 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 72 census records available for the last name Gueter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gueter 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 Gueter. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gueter. For the veterans among your Gueter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gueter lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1992, in the United States, Gueter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gueter in 1982 was 47, and 85 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gueter 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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