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Gugenheim Family History

Gugenheim 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: Guggenheim, Oppenheim, Gegenheimer, Rosenheim, Manheim, Eugene

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Where is the Gugenheim family from?

You can see how Gugenheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gugenheim family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gugenheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Gugenheim families living in London. This was about 93% of all the recorded Gugenheim's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gugenheim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gugenheim 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 Gugenheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gugenheim. 100% of Gugenheim women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gugenheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gugenheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gugenheim 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Gugenheim. 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 454 military records available for the last name Gugenheim. For the veterans among your Gugenheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gugenheim lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Gugenheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gugenheim in 1960 was 54, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gugenheim 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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