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Guinnee Family History

Guinnee 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: Guinee, Gunner, Quinney, Guiney, Gwinner, Gunnoe, Guinn, Gurnee

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Where is the Guinnee family from?

You can see how Guinnee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guinnee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Guinnee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Guinnee families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Guinnee's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Guinnee families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Guinnee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guinnee 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Guinnee. 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 Guinnee. For the veterans among your Guinnee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guinnee lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Guinnee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Guinnee in 1962 was 66, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guinnee 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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