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Guenthard Family History

Guenthard 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: Guenther, Gothard, Trenchard, Guitard, Genther, Suthard, Guichard

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Where is the Guenthard family from?

You can see how Guenthard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guenthard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Guenthard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Guenthard families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Guenthard's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Guenthard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guenthard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Guenthard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Guenthard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guenthard 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Guenthard. 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 2 military records available for the last name Guenthard. For the veterans among your Guenthard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guenthard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Guenthard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Guenthard in 1963 was 59, and 87 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guenthard 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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