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Guate Family History

Guate 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: Grate, Quate, Gute, Guite, Gale, Guan, Gates, Pate, Grave, Gade

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Where is the Guate family from?

You can see how Guate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guate family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Guate families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Guate families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Guate's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Guate families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guate 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 Guate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Yardman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Guate. 100% of Guate men worked as a Yardman.

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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

  • Yardman
    100%

What Guate family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Guate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guate 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Guate. 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 Guate. For the veterans among your Guate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guate lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1976, in the United States, Guate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Guate in 1975 was 76, and 80 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guate

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guate 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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