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Guckert Family History

Guckert Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Guck

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


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Where is the Guckert family from?

You can see how Guckert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guckert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Guckert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Guckert family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Guckert's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Guckert families in 1911.
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What did your Guckert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guckert. 20% of Guckert men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Guckert women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guckert were Printer and Office Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Printer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Office Clerk
    16%

What Guckert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Guckert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guckert 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Guckert. 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 877 military records available for the last name Guckert. For the veterans among your Guckert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guckert lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Guckert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Guckert in 1952 was 55, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guckert 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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