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Guetterman Family History

Guetterman 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: Gutterman, Letterman, Putterman, Ketterman, Futterman, Guterman

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Where is the Guetterman family from?

You can see how Guetterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guetterman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Guetterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Guetterman families living in West Lothian. This was about 75% of all the recorded Guetterman's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Guetterman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guetterman 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 Guetterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Guetterman. 75% of Guetterman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Guetterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Guetterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guetterman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Guetterman. 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 35 military records available for the last name Guetterman. For the veterans among your Guetterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guetterman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Guetterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Guetterman in 1970 was 89, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guetterman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guetterman 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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