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Gutendorf Family History

Gutendorf 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: Altendorf, Ostendorf, Ohlendorf, Hattendorf, Butenhoff, Mittendorf

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Where is the Gutendorf family from?

You can see how Gutendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gutendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gutendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Gutendorf families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gutendorf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gutendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gutendorf 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 201 census records available for the last name Gutendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gutendorf 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Gutendorf. 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 50 military records available for the last name Gutendorf. For the veterans among your Gutendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gutendorf lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gutendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gutendorf in 1969 was 81, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gutendorf 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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