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Guesner Family History

Guesner 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: Gesner, Gunner, Grueser, Greener, Guelker, Greiner, Gubser, Buehner

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Where is the Guesner family from?

You can see how Guesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guesner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Guesner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Guesner families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Guesner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Guesner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guesner 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 Guesner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Guesner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Guesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guesner 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Guesner. 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 8 military records available for the last name Guesner. For the veterans among your Guesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guesner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Guesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Guesner in 1972 was 90, and 91 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guesner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guesner 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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