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Guthman Family History

Guthman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Guthmann.

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


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Where is the Guthman family from?

You can see how Guthman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guthman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Guthman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Guthman family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Guthman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Guthman families in 1911.
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What did your Guthman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guthman. 32% of Guthman men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Guthman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guthman were Food Broker and Typist.

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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
    32%
  • Manager
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Food Broker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Saleswoman
    15%
  • Typist
    15%

What Guthman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Guthman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guthman 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 824 immigration records available for the last name Guthman. 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 310 military records available for the last name Guthman. For the veterans among your Guthman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guthman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Guthman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Guthman in 1953 was 58, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guthman 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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