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Guthri Family History

Guthri 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: Guthrie, Guth, Cutri, Gutheil, Gouthro, Luthi, Luthra, Guthery

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Where is the Guthri family from?

You can see how Guthri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guthri family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Guthri families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Guthri family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Guthri's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Guthri families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guthri 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 156 census records available for the last name Guthri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guthri 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Guthri. 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 16 military records available for the last name Guthri. For the veterans among your Guthri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guthri lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Guthri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Guthri in 1969 was 79, and 61 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guthri 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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