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Gutchess Family History

Gutchess 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: Hutchens, Funchess, Guess, Gatchell, Gutheil, Gathers, Getchell

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Where is the Gutchess family from?

You can see how Gutchess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gutchess family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gutchess families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gutchess families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gutchess's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gutchess families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gutchess 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 Gutchess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gutchess. 38% of Gutchess men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gutchess women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gutchess were Mechanic and 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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    38%
  • Mechanic
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Gutchess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Gutchess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gutchess 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Gutchess. 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 72 military records available for the last name Gutchess. For the veterans among your Gutchess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gutchess lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gutchess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gutchess in 1963 was 89, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gutchess 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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