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Guetzkow Family History

Guetzkow 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: Buetow, Lutzow, Guetschow, Goetzke, Gaetano, Cueto, Gupton, Guzzo

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Where is the Guetzkow family from?

You can see how Guetzkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guetzkow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Guetzkow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Guetzkow families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Guetzkow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Guetzkow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guetzkow 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 Guetzkow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guetzkow. 50% of Guetzkow men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Guetzkow women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guetzkow were Proprietor and School Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%

What Guetzkow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Guetzkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guetzkow 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Guetzkow. 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 61 military records available for the last name Guetzkow. For the veterans among your Guetzkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guetzkow lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Guetzkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Guetzkow in 1954 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guetzkow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guetzkow 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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