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Guthu Family History

Guthu 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: Guth, Ruth, Guhl, Muth, Gath, Gush, Huth, Nuth, Auth, Buth

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Where is the Guthu family from?

You can see how Guthu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guthu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Guthu families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Guthu's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Guthu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guthu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Guthu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Guthu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guthu 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Guthu. 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 33 military records available for the last name Guthu. For the veterans among your Guthu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guthu lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Guthu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Guthu in 1968 was 70, and 63 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guthu 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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