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Guptill Family History

Guptill Name Meaning

English: altered form of Gubtail an extinct name of unexplained etymology. The surname Guptill is not found in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Purtill, Guttilla, Gentile, Hukill, Estill, Till, Antill, Hugill

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Where is the Guptill family from?

You can see how Guptill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guptill family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Guptill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 80 Guptill families living in New Brunswick. This was about 98% of all the recorded Guptill's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Guptill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guptill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Guptill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Guptill. 70% of Guptill men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Guptill women worked as a School Teacher. .

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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

  • Fisherman
    70%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Line Fisherman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • School Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Guptill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guptill 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Guptill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Guptill. For the veterans among your Guptill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guptill lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Guptill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Guptill in 1953 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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