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Guelta Family History

Guelta 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: Guerra, Gupta, Cuesta, Guell, Gula, Quella, Gaeta, Guest, Huerta

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Guelta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guelta 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Guelta. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Guelta. For the veterans among your Guelta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guelta lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Guelta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Guelta in 1972 was 70, and 92 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guelta 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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