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Guderjohn Family History

Guderjohn Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dejohn, Guderian, Gunderson, Anderson, Alderton, Enderson, Gudgeon

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Where is the Guderjohn family from?

You can see how Guderjohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guderjohn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Guderjohn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Guderjohn families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Guderjohn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Guderjohn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guderjohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Guderjohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guderjohn. 82% of Guderjohn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Guderjohn women worked as a Servant. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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What Guderjohn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Guderjohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guderjohn 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Guderjohn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Guderjohn. For the veterans among your Guderjohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guderjohn lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Guderjohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Guderjohn in 1958 was 69, and 52 in 2001.

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