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Gutke Family History

Gutke 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: Lutke, Gute, Gustke, Guske, Utke, Duke, Humke, Guth, Burke, Luke

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Where is the Gutke family from?

You can see how Gutke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gutke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gutke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Gutke families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gutke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gutke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gutke 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 Gutke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Boiler Maker and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gutke. 24% of Gutke men worked as a Boiler Maker and 50% of Gutke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gutke were Steel Worker and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Boiler Maker
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Machinest
    16%
  • Steel Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Gutke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Gutke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gutke 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Gutke. 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 159 military records available for the last name Gutke. For the veterans among your Gutke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gutke lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gutke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gutke in 1952 was 27, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gutke 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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