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Gutcher Family History

Gutcher Surname Meaning

variant of Goodsir

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gutcher family from?

You can see how Gutcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gutcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gutcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Gutcher families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gutcher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gutcher families in 1911.
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What did your Gutcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gutcher. 46% of Gutcher 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
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Labourer
    19%

What Gutcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gutcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gutcher 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Gutcher. 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 260 military records available for the last name Gutcher. For the veterans among your Gutcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gutcher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gutcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gutcher in 1962 was 75, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gutcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gutcher 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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