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Guit Family History

Guit 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: Gust, Suit, Guin, Guist, Gutt, Gut, Guite, Guity, Butt, Guan

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Where is the Guit family from?

You can see how Guit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guit family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Guit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Guit families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Guit's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Guit families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guit 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 367 census records available for the last name Guit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guit 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Guit. 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 263 military records available for the last name Guit. For the veterans among your Guit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guit lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Guit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Guit in 1972 was 52, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guit 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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