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Guenley Family History

Guenley 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: Henley, Gulley, Gurley, Tenley, Kenley, Fenley, Quinley, Denley

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Where is the Guenley family from?

You can see how Guenley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guenley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Guenley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Guenley families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Guenley's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Guenley families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guenley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Guenley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Guenley. 100% of Guenley men worked as a Printer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Printer
    100%

What Guenley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Guenley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guenley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Guenley. 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 35 military records available for the last name Guenley. For the veterans among your Guenley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guenley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Guenley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Guenley in 1960 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guenley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guenley 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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