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Guter Family History

Guter Surname Meaning

German (Güter): Alemannic cognate of Geuder.

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


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Where is the Guter family from?

You can see how Guter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Guter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Guter families living in Kent. This was about 59% of all the recorded Guter's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Guter families in 1891.
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What did your Guter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Guter. 100% of Guter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Guter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guter 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Guter. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Guter. For the veterans among your Guter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Guter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Guter in 1962 was 76, and 40 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guter 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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