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Guesford Family History

Guesford 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: Guessford, Lunsford, Dunsford, Guilford, Gepford, Gaisford, Glasford

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Where is the Guesford family from?

You can see how Guesford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guesford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Guesford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Guesford families living in Worcestershire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Guesford's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Guesford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guesford 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 Guesford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Guesford. 100% of Guesford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Guesford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Guesford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guesford 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Guesford. 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 64 military records available for the last name Guesford. For the veterans among your Guesford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guesford lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Guesford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Guesford in 1980 was 80, and 68 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guesford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guesford 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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