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Guerner Family History

Guerner 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: Gerner, Goerner, Berner, Turner, Garner, Kerner, Lerner, Gunner

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Where is the Guerner family from?

You can see how Guerner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guerner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Guerner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Guerner family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Guerner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Guerner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guerner 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 Guerner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Guerner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Guerner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guerner 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Guerner. 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 24 military records available for the last name Guerner. For the veterans among your Guerner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guerner lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2000, in the United States, Guerner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Guerner in 1994 was 88, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guerner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guerner 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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