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Gutschmidt Family History

Gutschmidt 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: Schmidt, Goldschmidt, Reinschmidt, Scheidt, Waldschmidt, Umscheid

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Where is the Gutschmidt family from?

You can see how Gutschmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gutschmidt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Gutschmidt families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gutschmidt's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gutschmidt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gutschmidt 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 Gutschmidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gutschmidt. 100% of Gutschmidt men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gutschmidt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Gutschmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gutschmidt 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Gutschmidt. 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 391 military records available for the last name Gutschmidt. For the veterans among your Gutschmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gutschmidt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gutschmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gutschmidt in 1963 was 71, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gutschmidt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gutschmidt 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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