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Guien Family History

Guien 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: Guin, Guier, Guion, Guinn, Green, Guan, Gunn, Wien, Uren, Gulden

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Where is the Guien family from?

You can see how Guien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guien family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Guien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Guien families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Guien's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Guien families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guien 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 245 census records available for the last name Guien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guien 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Guien. 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 34 military records available for the last name Guien. For the veterans among your Guien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guien lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Guien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Guien in 1981 was 67, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guien 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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