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Guyther Family History

Guyther 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: Gunther, Guyer, Ruther, Gurtler, Luther, Gaither, Gunter, Gurtner

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Where is the Guyther family from?

You can see how Guyther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guyther family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Guyther families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Guyther families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Guyther's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Guyther families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guyther 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 Guyther ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Guyther. 100% of Guyther women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Guyther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guyther 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Guyther. 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 344 military records available for the last name Guyther. For the veterans among your Guyther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guyther lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Guyther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Guyther in 1955 was 46, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guyther

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guyther 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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