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Guigou Family History

Guigou 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: Guido, Guion, Igou, Guiton, Guo, Ligon, Guidry, Gregor, Gullo, Gogol

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Where is the Guigou family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guigou 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 Guigou ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Guigou. 100% of Guigou women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Guigou family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Guigou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guigou 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Guigou. 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 46 military records available for the last name Guigou. For the veterans among your Guigou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guigou lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Guigou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Guigou in 1965 was 72, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guigou 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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