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Guhm Family History

Guhm 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: Guhl, Gehm, Gumm, Guha, Gahm, Gum, Guan, Gu, Guo, Gunn

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Guhm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guhm 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Guhm. 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 28 military records available for the last name Guhm. For the veterans among your Guhm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guhm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Guhm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Guhm in 1963 was 65, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guhm 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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