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Guysens Family History

Guysens 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: Gresens, Guynes, Guyse, Gulden, Sens, Gansen, Guyer, Gayden, Gubbels

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Where is the Guysens family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guysens 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 Guysens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Guysens. 100% of Guysens men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Guysens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Guysens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guysens 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Guysens. 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 2 military records available for the last name Guysens. For the veterans among your Guysens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guysens lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Guysens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Guysens in 1971 was 65, and 74 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guysens 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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