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Guntly Family History

Guntly 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, Gunby, Gunton, Gentle, Gundry, Gunter, Gundy, Gentry, Ginty

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Where is the Guntly family from?

You can see how Guntly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guntly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Guntly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Guntly families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Guntly's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Guntly families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guntly 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 Guntly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Guntly. 28% of Guntly men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Guntly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Guntly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guntly 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Guntly. 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 58 military records available for the last name Guntly. For the veterans among your Guntly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guntly lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Guntly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Guntly in 1963 was 88, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guntly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guntly 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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