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Guanella Family History

Guanella 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: Gunnell, Vanella, Guastella, Manella, Gonnella, Danella, Galella

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Where is the Guanella family from?

You can see how Guanella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guanella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Guanella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Guanella family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Guanella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Guanella families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guanella 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 Guanella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guanella. 27% of Guanella men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Guanella women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guanella were Mechanic and Teacher.

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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
    27%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Errand Boy
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Guanella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Guanella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guanella 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Guanella. 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 87 military records available for the last name Guanella. For the veterans among your Guanella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guanella lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Guanella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Guanella in 1968 was 82, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guanella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guanella 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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