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Guther Family History

Guther 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: Ruther, Luther, Guiher, Gutter, Gunther, Suther, Guthery, Huther

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Where is the Guther family from?

You can see how Guther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Guther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Guther family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Guther's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Guther families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Guther ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Guther. 100% of Guther 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Guther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guther 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Guther. 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 499 military records available for the last name Guther. For the veterans among your Guther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guther lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Guther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Guther in 1964 was 89, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guther 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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