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Guem Family History

Guem 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: Gumm, Gue, Gum, Guel, Guan, Gu, Guo, Gunn, Gee, Ge

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Where is the Guem family from?

You can see how Guem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Guem families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Guem families living in Sutherland. This was about 55% of all the recorded Guem's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Guem families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guem 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 106 census records available for the last name Guem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guem 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Guem. 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 49 military records available for the last name Guem. For the veterans among your Guem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guem lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Guem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Guem in 1980 was 82, and 71 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guem 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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