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Gutermuth Family History

Gutermuth Name Meaning

German: probably a nickname from Middle High German guot ‘good’ + muot ‘spirit’. In the Middle Ages journeymen of different trades were frequently referred to by a specific more or less appropriate and often humorous nickname. Compare Goodermote .

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


Similar surnames: Niemuth, Wintermute, Freimuth, Wildermuth, Gantert, Hochmuth

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Where is the Gutermuth family from?

You can see how Gutermuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gutermuth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gutermuth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Gutermuth families living in Kentucky. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gutermuth's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gutermuth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gutermuth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gutermuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gutermuth. 31% of Gutermuth men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Gutermuth women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gutermuth were Photographer and Instructor. .

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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
    31%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Photographer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Secretary
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Instructor
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gutermuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gutermuth 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Gutermuth. 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 648 military records available for the last name Gutermuth. For the veterans among your Gutermuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gutermuth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gutermuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gutermuth in 1962 was 77, and 90 in 2004.

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