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Guthin Family History

Guthin 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: Gutkin, Gethin, Guthrie, Gatlin, Guth, Duthie, Gutman, Gurin, Guthman

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Where is the Guthin family from?

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

What Guthin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Guthin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guthin 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Guthin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Guthin. For the veterans among your Guthin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guthin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Guthin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Guthin in 1972 was 74, and 95 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guthin 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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