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Guinther Family History

Guinther Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Guenther.

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


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Where is the Guinther family from?

You can see how Guinther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guinther family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Guinther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Guinther families living in Kent. This was about 71% of all the recorded Guinther's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Guinther families in 1891.
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What did your Guinther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guinther. 40% of Guinther men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Guinther women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guinther were Machinist and Seamer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Seamer
    17%

What Guinther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Guinther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guinther 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Guinther. 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 602 military records available for the last name Guinther. For the veterans among your Guinther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guinther lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Guinther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Guinther in 1952 was 63, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guinther 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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