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Guettrich Family History

Guettrich 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: Wuethrich, Dietrich, Buttrick, Gregorich, Gerich, Genrich, Petrich

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Where is the Guettrich family from?

You can see how Guettrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guettrich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Guettrich family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Guettrich's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Guettrich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guettrich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Guettrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Guettrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guettrich 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Guettrich. 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 3 military records available for the last name Guettrich. For the veterans among your Guettrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guettrich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Guettrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Guettrich in 1966 was 56, and 76 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guettrich 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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