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Gutheil Name Meaning

German: from the expression gutes Heil ‘good blessing or success’ probably a nickname for someone who was well received by the community or who habitually used the expression.

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


Similar surnames: Gutwein, Gutgsell, Muthig, Tuthill, Geil, Steil, Theil, Duthie

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Where is the Gutheil family from?

You can see how Gutheil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gutheil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gutheil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Gutheil families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gutheil's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gutheil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gutheil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gutheil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gutheil. 24% of Gutheil men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Gutheil women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gutheil were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    24%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gutheil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gutheil 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Gutheil. 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 457 military records available for the last name Gutheil. For the veterans among your Gutheil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gutheil lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gutheil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gutheil in 1961 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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