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Guender Family History

Guender 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: Gunder, Gander, Gunner, Gelder, Wunder, Pender, Grinder, Bender

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Where is the Guender family from?

You can see how Guender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guender family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Guender families living in Iowa. This was about 70% of all the recorded Guender's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Guender families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guender 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 123 census records available for the last name Guender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guender 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Guender. 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 11 military records available for the last name Guender. For the veterans among your Guender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guender lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1980, in the United States, Guender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Guender in 1966 was 65, and 51 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guender

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guender 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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