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Guthan Family History

Guthan 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: Gutman, Guthman, Guan, Gahan, Putman, Guth, Nathan, Guinan, Buchan

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Where is the Guthan family from?

You can see how Guthan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guthan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Guthan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Guthan families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Guthan's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Guthan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guthan 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 144 census records available for the last name Guthan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guthan 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Guthan. 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 29 military records available for the last name Guthan. For the veterans among your Guthan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guthan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Guthan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Guthan in 1962 was 65, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guthan 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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