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Guildig Family History

Guildig 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: Guild, Gillig, Guldin, Guidi, Gulden, Wilding, Guidry, Golding

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Where is the Guildig family from?

You can see how Guildig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guildig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Guildig family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Guildig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Guildig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guildig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Guildig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Guildig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guildig 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Guildig. 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 1 military records available for the last name Guildig. For the veterans among your Guildig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guildig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Guildig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Guildig in 1966 was 90, and 85 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guildig 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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