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Guettinger Family History

Guettinger 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: Gettinger, Gittinger, Pettinger, Bettinger, Gretzinger, Ettinger

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Where is the Guettinger family from?

You can see how Guettinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guettinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Guettinger family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Guettinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Guettinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guettinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Guettinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Guettinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guettinger 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Guettinger. 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 37 military records available for the last name Guettinger. For the veterans among your Guettinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guettinger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Guettinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Guettinger in 1967 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guettinger 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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