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Guelig Family History

Guelig 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, Selig, Guerin, Guenin, Kulig, Pullig, Seelig, Gelin, Gillig

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Where is the Guelig family from?

You can see how Guelig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guelig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Guelig families living in Wisconsin. This was about 55% of all the recorded Guelig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Guelig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guelig 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 Guelig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Guelig. 60% of Guelig men 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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Guelig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Guelig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guelig 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Guelig. 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 67 military records available for the last name Guelig. For the veterans among your Guelig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guelig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Guelig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Guelig in 1966 was 71, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guelig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guelig 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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