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Guthorn Family History

Guthorn 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: Thorn, Guthman, Goshorn, Hathorn, Cauthorn, Guthery, Tuxhorn, Horn

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Where is the Guthorn family from?

You can see how Guthorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guthorn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Guthorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Guthorn families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Guthorn's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Guthorn families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guthorn 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 Guthorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Guthorn. 50% of Guthorn men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Bottler
    50%

What Guthorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Guthorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guthorn 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Guthorn. 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 23 military records available for the last name Guthorn. For the veterans among your Guthorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guthorn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Guthorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Guthorn in 1964 was 64, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guthorn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guthorn 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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