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Guthell Family History

Guthell 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: Gutheil, Gunnell, Tuthill, Guell, Bothell, Gatchell, Getchell

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Where is the Guthell family from?

You can see how Guthell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guthell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Guthell families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Guthell families living in Fife. This was about 60% of all the recorded Guthell's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Guthell families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guthell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Guthell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guthell 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Guthell. 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 15 military records available for the last name Guthell. For the veterans among your Guthell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guthell lifespan?

Average Guthell life expectancy in 1999 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guthell 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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