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Guister Family History

Guister 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: Geister, Guster, Lister, Gitter, Kuster, Meister, Muster, Huster

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Where is the Guister family from?

You can see how Guister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guister family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Guister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Guister families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Guister's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Guister families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guister 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 113 census records available for the last name Guister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guister 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Guister. 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 20 military records available for the last name Guister. For the veterans among your Guister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guister lifespan?

Average Guister life expectancy in 1978 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guister 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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