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Guntner Family History

Guntner Surname Meaning

German (Güntner): variant of Günther (see Guenther). Compare Guentner.

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


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Where is the Guntner family from?

You can see how Guntner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guntner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Guntner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Guntner families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Guntner's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Guntner families in 1911.
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What did your Guntner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guntner. 30% of Guntner men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Guntner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guntner were Bricklayer and Housewife.

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Drick Layer
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Guntner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 994 census records available for the last name Guntner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guntner 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Guntner. 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 547 military records available for the last name Guntner. For the veterans among your Guntner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guntner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Guntner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Guntner in 1962 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guntner 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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