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Gutafson Family History

Gutafson 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: Gustafson, Gustavson, Gustason, Gustafsson, Greason, Gladson, Glasson

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Where is the Gutafson family from?

You can see how Gutafson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gutafson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gutafson families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gutafson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gutafson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gutafson 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 Gutafson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gutafson. 50% of Gutafson men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Gutafson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Gutafson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gutafson 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gutafson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gutafson. For the veterans among your Gutafson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gutafson lifespan?

Average Gutafson life expectancy in 1999 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gutafson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gutafson 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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