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Gueness Family History

Gueness 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: Furness, Garness, Urness, Guess, Genest, Guynes, Duenes, Burness

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Where is the Gueness family from?

You can see how Gueness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gueness family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gueness families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gueness family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Gueness's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Gueness families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gueness 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 30 census records available for the last name Gueness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gueness 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gueness. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gueness. For the veterans among your Gueness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gueness lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1994, in the United States, Gueness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gueness in 1951 was 51, and 89 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gueness 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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