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Guthary Family History

Guthary 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: Guthery, Guttery, Gothard, Suthard, Guthrie, Geary, Guidry, Guth

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Where is the Guthary family from?

You can see how Guthary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guthary family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Guthary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Guthary family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Guthary's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Guthary families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guthary 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 Guthary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guthary. 100% of Guthary men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Guthary women worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Saleswoman
    50%

What Guthary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Guthary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guthary 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Guthary. 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 14 military records available for the last name Guthary. For the veterans among your Guthary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guthary lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Guthary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Guthary in 1959 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guthary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guthary 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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