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Guthmann Family History

Guthmann Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gutmann.

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


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Where is the Guthmann family from?

You can see how Guthmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guthmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Guthmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Guthmann families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Guthmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Guthmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guthmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Guthmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Guthmann. 40% of Guthmann men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

What Guthmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 938 census records available for the last name Guthmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guthmann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Guthmann. 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 989 military records available for the last name Guthmann. For the veterans among your Guthmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guthmann lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Guthmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Guthmann in 1957 was 34, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guthmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guthmann 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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