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Gunthrie Family History

Gunthrie 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: Guthrie, Gutherie, Duthie, Gutheil, Gunter, Gonthier, Guntrum, Genthe

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Where is the Gunthrie family from?

You can see how Gunthrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gunthrie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gunthrie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gunthrie family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gunthrie's in USA. California had the highest population of Gunthrie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gunthrie 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 103 census records available for the last name Gunthrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gunthrie 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gunthrie. 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 Gunthrie. For the veterans among your Gunthrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gunthrie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Gunthrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gunthrie in 1963 was 62, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gunthrie 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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