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Guggenhiem Family History

Guggenhiem 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, Guagenti, Eugene, Greenhill, Fulgenzi, Gardenhire, Guenin

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Where is the Guggenhiem family from?

You can see how Guggenhiem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guggenhiem family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Guggenhiem families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Guggenhiem's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Guggenhiem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guggenhiem 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 9 census records available for the last name Guggenhiem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guggenhiem 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Guggenhiem. 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 Guggenhiem. For the veterans among your Guggenhiem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guggenhiem lifespan?

Average Guggenhiem life expectancy in 1980 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guggenhiem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guggenhiem 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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