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Guenthers Family History

Guenthers 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, Genther, Guenthner, Gethers, Geathers, Guinther, Guentner

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Where is the Guenthers family from?

You can see how Guenthers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guenthers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Guenthers families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Guenthers families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Guenthers's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Guenthers families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Guenthers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guenthers 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Guenthers. 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 4 military records available for the last name Guenthers. For the veterans among your Guenthers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guenthers lifespan?

Average Guenthers life expectancy in 1969 was 23 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guenthers 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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