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Guentner Family History

Guentner Surname Meaning

German (Güntner): variant of Günther (see Guenther). Compare Guntner.

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


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Where is the Guentner family from?

You can see how Guentner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guentner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Guentner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Guentner family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Guentner's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Guentner families in 1891.
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What did your Guentner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guentner. 44% of Guentner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Guentner women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Partner Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Guentner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Guentner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guentner 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Guentner. 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 221 military records available for the last name Guentner. For the veterans among your Guentner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guentner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Guentner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Guentner in 1959 was 37, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guentner 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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