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Gueli Family History

Gueli Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): status name from Arabic walī ‘governor high functionary’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gueli family from?

You can see how Gueli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gueli family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gueli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Gueli family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gueli's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gueli families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gueli 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 Gueli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gueli. 34% of Gueli men worked as an Operator and 34% of Gueli women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gueli were Barber and Waitress.

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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

  • Operator
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Barber
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Finisher
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%

What Gueli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Gueli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gueli 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Gueli. 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 99 military records available for the last name Gueli. For the veterans among your Gueli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gueli lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Gueli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gueli in 1948 was 21, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gueli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gueli 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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