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Guthel Family History

Guthel 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: Gutheil, Guth, Gugel, Guhl, Ruther, Luther, Gumbel, Guiher, Kuhel

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Where is the Guthel family from?

You can see how Guthel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guthel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Guthel families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Guthel families living in Angus. This was about 47% of all the recorded Guthel's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Guthel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guthel 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 78 census records available for the last name Guthel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guthel 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Guthel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Guthel. For the veterans among your Guthel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guthel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guthel 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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