Origins of the Guthrie surname
About the Guthries
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Interesting facts about Guthrie
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Guthrie surname. The oldest one dates back to 1595.
What are the most common Guthrie first names?
James
John
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Guthries
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Guthries in 1921
Dressmaker
220
Housekeeper
110
Domestic Servant
101
F S
94
Annuitant
88
Common male occupations for Guthries in 1921
Joiner
181
Coal Miner
158
Mason
109
Carter
108
Farmer
100
