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Guenter Name Meaning

German (mainly Günter): see Gunter .

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


Similar surnames: Gunter, Guenther, Guentner, Guetter, Genter, Ganter, Gunner, Fuente

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Where is the Guenter family from?

You can see how Guenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guenter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Guenter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 40 Guenter families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 61% of all the recorded Guenter's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Guenter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guenter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Guenter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Guenter. 100% of Guenter 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Guenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guenter 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Guenter. 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 589 military records available for the last name Guenter. For the veterans among your Guenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guenter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Guenter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Guenter in 1963 was 67, and 76 in 2003.

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