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Guntley Family History

Guntley 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: Huntley, Gulley, Bentley, Gurley, Dunkley, Antley, Gurtler, Nutley

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Where is the Guntley family from?

You can see how Guntley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guntley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Guntley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Guntley family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Guntley's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Guntley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guntley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Guntley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Guntley. 100% of Guntley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Guntley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Guntley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guntley 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Guntley. 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 67 military records available for the last name Guntley. For the veterans among your Guntley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guntley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Guntley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Guntley in 1963 was 88, and 63 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guntley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guntley 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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