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Guitson Family History

Guitson 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: Guitron, Guiton, Gritton, Gupton, Buitron, Gunton, Whitson, Hitson

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Where is the Guitson family from?

You can see how Guitson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guitson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Guitson family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Guitson's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Guitson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guitson 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 61 census records available for the last name Guitson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guitson 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Guitson. 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 49 military records available for the last name Guitson. For the veterans among your Guitson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guitson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Guitson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Guitson in 1967 was 70, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guitson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guitson 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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