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Geuy Family History

Geuy Surname 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: Guy, Gery, Gu, Guo, Gray, Rey, Gay, Hey, Geary, Dery

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Where is the Geuy family from?

You can see how Geuy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geuy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geuy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Geuy families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Geuy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geuy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geuy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Geuy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geuy. 72% of Geuy men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Geuy women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geuy were Salesman and Saleswoman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Saleswoman
    50%

What Geuy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geuy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geuy 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Geuy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Geuy. For the veterans among your Geuy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geuy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Geuy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Geuy in 1969 was 62, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geuy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geuy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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