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Geuther Family History

Geuther 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: Genther, Reuther, Esther, Reuter, Feather, Ruther, Luther, Gaither

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Where is the Geuther family from?

You can see how Geuther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geuther family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geuther families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Geuther family living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Geuther's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 2 other counties had the highest population of Geuther families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geuther 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 Geuther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geuther. 65% of Geuther men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Geuther women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geuther were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Geuther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geuther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geuther 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Geuther. 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 268 military records available for the last name Geuther. For the veterans among your Geuther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geuther lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Geuther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Geuther in 1953 was 69, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geuther 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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