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Guanche Family History

Guanche 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: Branche, Blanche, Quance, Glance, Guan, Gange, Lance, Fancher, Grange

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Where is the Guanche family from?

You can see how Guanche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guanche family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Guanche families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Guanche family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Guanche's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Guanche families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guanche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Guanche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guanche 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Guanche. 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 6 military records available for the last name Guanche. For the veterans among your Guanche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guanche lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Guanche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Guanche in 1973 was 51, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guanche 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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