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Gudinas Family History

Gudinas 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: Guinan, Godina, Gelinas, Gudino, Gumina, Godines, Minas, Dinan, Budin

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Where is the Gudinas family from?

You can see how Gudinas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudinas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gudinas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Gudinas families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gudinas's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gudinas families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudinas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gudinas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gudinas. 38% of Gudinas men worked as a Miner and 100% of Gudinas women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Miner
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Tailor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gudinas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Gudinas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudinas 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Gudinas. 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 106 military records available for the last name Gudinas. For the veterans among your Gudinas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudinas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gudinas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gudinas in 1964 was 86, and 43 in 2004.

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