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Guettler Family History

Guettler Surname Meaning

South German (Güttler): status name for the holder of a small farm.

From Middle High German güetelin ‘small holding’.

Ultimately from guot ‘property’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Guettler family from?

You can see how Guettler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guettler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Guettler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Guettler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Guettler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Guettler families in 1880.
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What did your Guettler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guettler. 13% of Guettler men worked as a Farmer and 47% of Guettler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guettler were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Engineer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    47%
  • Teacher
    27%
  • School Teacher
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

What Guettler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Guettler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guettler 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Guettler. 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 259 military records available for the last name Guettler. For the veterans among your Guettler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guettler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Guettler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Guettler in 1959 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guettler 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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