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Gutzwiller Family History

Gutzwiller Surname Meaning

Swiss German: probably a habitational name from an abandoned settlement in Sundgau region called Guzwiler.

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


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Where is the Gutzwiller family from?

You can see how Gutzwiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gutzwiller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gutzwiller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 36 Gutzwiller families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gutzwiller's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gutzwiller families in 1880.
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What did your Gutzwiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gutzwiller. 19% of Gutzwiller men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Gutzwiller women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gutzwiller were Salesman and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gutzwiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gutzwiller 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Gutzwiller. 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 347 military records available for the last name Gutzwiller. For the veterans among your Gutzwiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gutzwiller lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gutzwiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gutzwiller in 1950 was 58, and 64 in 2004.

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