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Guptill Family History

Guptill Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Gubtail an extinct name of unexplained etymology. The surname Guptill is not found in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Guptill family from?

You can see how Guptill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guptill family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Guptill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 80 Guptill families living in New Brunswick. This was about 98% of all the recorded Guptill's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Guptill families in 1911.
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What did your Guptill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guptill. 25% of Guptill men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Guptill women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guptill were Machinist and Nurse.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Nurse
    10%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Guptill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guptill 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Guptill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Guptill. For the veterans among your Guptill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guptill lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Guptill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Guptill in 1953 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guptill 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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