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Guttmann Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Gutmann .

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


Similar surnames: Guttman, Gutmann, Rottmann, Gutman, Gottman, Rutman, Rottman

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Where is the Guttmann family from?

You can see how Guttmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guttmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Guttmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Guttmann families living in Wisconsin. This was about 49% of all the recorded Guttmann's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Guttmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guttmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Guttmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guttmann. 27% of Guttmann men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Guttmann women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guttmann were Laborer and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Lawyer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Guttmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guttmann 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Guttmann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Guttmann. For the veterans among your Guttmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guttmann lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Guttmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Guttmann in 1956 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

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