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Guyan Family History

Guyan Surname Meaning

English and Scottish (of Norman origin): habitational name for someone from Guyenne (in Aquitaine France).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Guyan family from?

You can see how Guyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Guyan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Guyan families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Guyan's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Guyan families in 1891.
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What did your Guyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chauffeur and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Guyan. 50% of Guyan men worked as a Chauffeur and 100% of Guyan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chauffeur
    50%
  • Boot shoe Repairer (master)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Guyan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Guyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guyan 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Guyan. 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 327 military records available for the last name Guyan. For the veterans among your Guyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guyan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Guyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Guyan in 1964 was 62, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guyan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guyan 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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