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Guttke Family History

Guttke 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: Wuttke, Buttke, Gustke, Tuttle, Lutke, Rettke, Suttle, Suttie, Mattke

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Where is the Guttke family from?

You can see how Guttke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guttke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Guttke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Guttke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Guttke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Guttke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guttke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Guttke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Guttke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guttke 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Guttke. 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 102 military records available for the last name Guttke. For the veterans among your Guttke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guttke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Guttke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Guttke in 1965 was 70, and 71 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guttke 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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