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Guetler Family History

Guetler 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: Gurtler, Guettler, Guertler, Guetter, Geller, Butler, Kuebler, Betler

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Where is the Guetler family from?

You can see how Guetler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guetler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Guetler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Guetler families living in Minnesota. This was about 73% of all the recorded Guetler's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Guetler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guetler 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 Guetler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Guetler. 100% of Guetler men worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Helper
    100%

What Guetler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Guetler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guetler 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Guetler. 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 30 military records available for the last name Guetler. For the veterans among your Guetler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guetler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Guetler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Guetler in 1965 was 76, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guetler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guetler 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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