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Guildea Family History

Guildea Surname Meaning

reduced from Mac Giolla Dhé see Gildea.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Guildea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guildea family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Guildea families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Guildea families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Guildea's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Guildea families in 1881.
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There are 157 census records available for the last name Guildea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guildea 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Guildea. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Guildea. For the veterans among your Guildea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guildea lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Guildea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Guildea in 1957 was 52, and 99 in 2003.

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