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Guethlen Family History

Guethlen 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: Guettler, Gehlen, Ruthven, Methven, Blethen, Buechler, Kuehler

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Where is the Guethlen family from?

You can see how Guethlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guethlen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Guethlen family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Guethlen's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Guethlen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guethlen 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 15 census records available for the last name Guethlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guethlen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Guethlen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Guethlen. For the veterans among your Guethlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guethlen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Guethlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Guethlen in 1966 was 78, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guethlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guethlen 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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