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Guthro Family History

Guthro Name 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: Gouthro, Guthrie, Guth, Dutro, Guerro, Luthra, Guthery, Guo, Guerra

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Where is the Guthro family from?

You can see how Guthro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guthro family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Guthro families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 77 Guthro families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 94% of all the recorded Guthro's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Guthro families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guthro 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 Guthro ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Guthro. 56% of Guthro men worked as a Miner and 60% of Guthro women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guthro were Salesman and Servant. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Miner
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Servant
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Guthro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guthro 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Guthro. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 194 military records available for the last name Guthro. For the veterans among your Guthro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guthro lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Guthro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Guthro in 1962 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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