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Guendling Family History

Guendling 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: Gundling, Wendling, Sundling, Juengling, Goodling, Goessling

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Where is the Guendling family from?

You can see how Guendling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guendling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Guendling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Guendling families living in Indiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Guendling's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Guendling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guendling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Guendling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Guendling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guendling 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Guendling. 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 19 military records available for the last name Guendling. For the veterans among your Guendling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guendling lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Guendling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Guendling in 1967 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guendling 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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