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Guntharp Family History

Guntharp 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: Gunther, Gothard, Unthank, Gunter, Coltharp, Guitar, Guitard, Genther

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Where is the Guntharp family from?

You can see how Guntharp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guntharp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Guntharp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Guntharp families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Guntharp's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Guntharp families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guntharp 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 Guntharp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guntharp. 48% of Guntharp men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Guntharp women worked as a Housekeeping. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guntharp were Farming and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Operator
    30%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeping
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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What Guntharp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Guntharp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guntharp 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Guntharp. 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 114 military records available for the last name Guntharp. For the veterans among your Guntharp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guntharp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Guntharp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Guntharp in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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