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Guthlein Family History

Guthlein 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: Gutwein, Gutheil, Gutstein, Uehlein, Uihlein, Guthrie, Gatlin

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Where is the Guthlein family from?

You can see how Guthlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guthlein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Guthlein families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Guthlein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Guthlein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guthlein 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 172 census records available for the last name Guthlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guthlein 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Guthlein. 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 631 military records available for the last name Guthlein. For the veterans among your Guthlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guthlein lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Guthlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Guthlein in 1971 was 83, and 71 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guthlein 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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