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Guptil Family History

Guptil 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: Guptill, Gupta, Goupil, Gupton, Dutil, Gustin, Kutil, Austin, April

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Where is the Guptil family from?

You can see how Guptil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guptil family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Guptil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Guptil families living in Vermont. This was about 67% of all the recorded Guptil's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Guptil families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guptil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Guptil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guptil. 46% of Guptil men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Guptil women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guptil were Farmer and 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
    46%
  • Owner
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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What Guptil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Guptil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guptil 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Guptil. 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 162 military records available for the last name Guptil. For the veterans among your Guptil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guptil lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Guptil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Guptil in 1957 was 56, and 71 in 2000.

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