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Guyon Family History

Guyon Surname Meaning

French and English: from the Old French personal name Guyon a pet form of Guy.

Compare Dion 3 Gue Guion Yeon 2 Yon 3 and Young.

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


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Where is the Guyon family from?

You can see how Guyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guyon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Guyon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 33 Guyon families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Guyon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Guyon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guyon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Guyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Messenger and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Guyon. 50% of Guyon men worked as a Bank Messenger and 72% of Guyon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guyon were Private Mean and Private Mean.

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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

  • Bank Messenger
    50%
  • Private Mean
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    15%
  • Private Mean
    15%

What Guyon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Guyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guyon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Guyon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Guyon. For the veterans among your Guyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guyon lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Guyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Guyon in 1954 was 73, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guyon 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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