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Guellette Family History

Guellette 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: Gullette, Ouellette, Guillette, Guenette, Gillette, Guillotte

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Where is the Guellette family from?

You can see how Guellette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guellette family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Guellette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Guellette families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Guellette's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Guellette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guellette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Guellette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guellette 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 Guellette. 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 21 military records available for the last name Guellette. For the veterans among your Guellette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guellette lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Guellette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Guellette in 1980 was 91, and 90 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guellette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guellette 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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