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Guntrum Name Meaning

German: variant of Guntram from the ancient Germanic personal name Gundram composed of the elements gund ‘battle’ + ram ‘raven’.

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


Similar surnames: Gundrum, Gunter, Gundry, Gustus, Gundy, Grum, Westrum, Goodrum

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Where is the Guntrum family from?

You can see how Guntrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guntrum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Guntrum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Guntrum families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Guntrum's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Guntrum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guntrum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Guntrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guntrum. 50% of Guntrum men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Guntrum women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Guntrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guntrum 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Guntrum. 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 517 military records available for the last name Guntrum. For the veterans among your Guntrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guntrum lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Guntrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Guntrum in 1956 was 53, and 42 in 2004.

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