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Gutzlaff Family History

Gutzlaff 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: Butzlaff, Ratzlaff, Tetzlaff, Retzlaff, Gatliff, Gutzler, Pritzlaff

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Where is the Gutzlaff family from?

You can see how Gutzlaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gutzlaff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Gutzlaff families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gutzlaff's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gutzlaff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Gutzlaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gutzlaff 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Gutzlaff. 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 146 military records available for the last name Gutzlaff. For the veterans among your Gutzlaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gutzlaff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Gutzlaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gutzlaff in 1972 was 52, and 90 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gutzlaff 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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