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Guernier Family History

Guernier 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: Guerrier, Bernier, Garnier, Vernier, Gerner, Guernsey, Guerriero

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Where is the Guernier family from?

You can see how Guernier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guernier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Guernier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Guernier families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Guernier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Guernier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guernier 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 255 census records available for the last name Guernier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guernier 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Guernier. 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 15 military records available for the last name Guernier. For the veterans among your Guernier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guernier lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Guernier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Guernier in 1971 was 72, and 23 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guernier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guernier 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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