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Guessman Family History

Guessman 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: Gussman, Gressman, Russman, Grassman, Pressman, Messman, Glissman

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Where is the Guessman family from?

You can see how Guessman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guessman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Guessman families living in Tennessee. This was about 83% of all the recorded Guessman's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Guessman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guessman 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 92 census records available for the last name Guessman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guessman 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Guessman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Guessman. For the veterans among your Guessman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guessman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Guessman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Guessman in 1965 was 33, and 44 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guessman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guessman 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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