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Guntow Family History

Guntow 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: Gunton, Hunton, Dunton, Gupton, Gunter, Guyton, Buetow, Grunow

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Where is the Guntow family from?

You can see how Guntow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guntow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Guntow family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Guntow's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Guntow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guntow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Guntow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guntow 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Guntow. 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 47 military records available for the last name Guntow. For the veterans among your Guntow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guntow lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Guntow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Guntow in 1973 was 58, and 76 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guntow 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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