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Guthier Family History

Guthier Surname Meaning

German: probably an altered form of French Gauthier. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Guthier family from?

You can see how Guthier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guthier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Guthier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Guthier families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Guthier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Guthier families in 1891.
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What did your Guthier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Guthier. 89% of Guthier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid H D
    12%

What Guthier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Guthier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guthier 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Guthier. 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 543 military records available for the last name Guthier. For the veterans among your Guthier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guthier lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Guthier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Guthier in 1950 was 22, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guthier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guthier 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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