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Guidroy Family History

Guidroy 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: Guidry, Guidroz, Gundry, Guitron, Gilroy, Guido, Guedry, Gilboy

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Where is the Guidroy family from?

You can see how Guidroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guidroy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 50 Guidroy families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Guidroy's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Guidroy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guidroy 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 Guidroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guidroy. 39% of Guidroy men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Guidroy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guidroy were Painter and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Owner
    12%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Guidroy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Guidroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guidroy 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Guidroy. 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 Guidroy. For the veterans among your Guidroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guidroy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1984, in the United States, Guidroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Guidroy in 1963 was 56, and 84 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guidroy 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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