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Guesman Family History

Guesman 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: Gusman, Gussman, Huesman, German, Goeman, Russman, Mesman, Gutman

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Where is the Guesman family from?

You can see how Guesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guesman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Guesman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Guesman family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Guesman's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Guesman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guesman 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 Guesman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guesman. 21% of Guesman men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Guesman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guesman were Miner and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Miner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Guesman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Guesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guesman 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 Guesman. 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 210 military records available for the last name Guesman. For the veterans among your Guesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guesman lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Guesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Guesman in 1942 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guesman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guesman 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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