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Guenthner Family History

Guenthner Surname Meaning

German (Günthner):: habitational name from Gunthen in West Prussia or Gunthenen in East Prussia. variant of Guenther.

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


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Where is the Guenthner family from?

You can see how Guenthner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guenthner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Guenthner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Guenthner families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Guenthner's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Guenthner families in 1911.
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What did your Guenthner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Guenthner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Guenthner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guenthner 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Guenthner. 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 313 military records available for the last name Guenthner. For the veterans among your Guenthner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guenthner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Guenthner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Guenthner in 1962 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guenthner 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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