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Gutgsell Family History

Gutgsell Surname Meaning

South German: nickname meaning ‘good companion’ from Middle High German guot ‘good’ + geselle ‘friend companion journeyman’.

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


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Where is the Gutgsell family from?

You can see how Gutgsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gutgsell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gutgsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Gutgsell family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gutgsell's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gutgsell families in 1911.
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What did your Gutgsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gutgsell. 20% of Gutgsell men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Gutgsell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gutgsell were Cabinet Maker and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Cabinet Maker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Gutgsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Gutgsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gutgsell 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Gutgsell. 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 196 military records available for the last name Gutgsell. For the veterans among your Gutgsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gutgsell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gutgsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gutgsell in 1958 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

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