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Guenter Family History

Guenter Surname Meaning

German (mainly Günter): see Gunter.

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


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Where is the Guenter family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guenter. 27% of Guenter men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Guenter women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guenter were Proprietor and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Housework
    25%

What Guenter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Guenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guenter 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Guenter. 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 589 military records available for the last name Guenter. For the veterans among your Guenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guenter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Guenter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Guenter in 1963 was 67, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guenter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guenter 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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