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Guynther Family History

Guynther 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: Guenther, Guinther, Gunther, Gunter, Genther, Guenthner, Ginther

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Where is the Guynther family from?

You can see how Guynther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guynther family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Guynther families living in New York. This was about 65% of all the recorded Guynther's in USA. New York had the highest population of Guynther families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guynther 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 54 census records available for the last name Guynther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guynther 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Guynther. 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 2 military records available for the last name Guynther. For the veterans among your Guynther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guynther

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