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Gutenson Family History

Gutenson 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: Stenson, Ostenson, Estenson, Gunson, Genson, Benson, Glendon

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Where is the Gutenson family from?

You can see how Gutenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gutenson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gutenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Gutenson family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gutenson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gutenson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gutenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gutenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gutenson. 100% of Gutenson 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
    100%

What Gutenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Gutenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gutenson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gutenson. 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 32 military records available for the last name Gutenson. For the veterans among your Gutenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gutenson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Gutenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gutenson in 1969 was 77, and 65 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gutenson 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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