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Gutheil Family History

Gutheil Surname Meaning

German: from the expression gutes Heil ‘good blessing or success’

probably a nickname for someone who was well received by the community

or who habitually used the expression.

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


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Where is the Gutheil family from?

You can see how Gutheil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gutheil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gutheil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Gutheil families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gutheil's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gutheil families in 1911.
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What did your Gutheil ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fur Drener was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gutheil. 100% of Gutheil men worked as a Fur Drener.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fur Drener
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gutheil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gutheil 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Gutheil. 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 457 military records available for the last name Gutheil. For the veterans among your Gutheil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gutheil lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gutheil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gutheil in 1961 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gutheil 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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