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Guelf Family History

Guelf 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: Guell, Guel, Greif, Gullo, Gugel, Tuel, Gruel, Guile, Guhl, Gell

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Where is the Guelf family from?

You can see how Guelf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guelf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Guelf family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Guelf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Guelf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guelf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Guelf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Guelf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guelf 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Guelf. 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 13 military records available for the last name Guelf. For the veterans among your Guelf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guelf lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Guelf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Guelf in 1980 was 81, and 78 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guelf 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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