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Guaman Family History

Guaman Surname Meaning

Amerindian (mainly Ecuador; Guamán): from a Castilianized form of Quechuan waman ‘falcon’.

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


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Where is the Guaman family from?

You can see how Guaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guaman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Guaman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Guaman families living in British Columbia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Guaman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Guaman families in 1911.
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What did your Guaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guaman. 100% of Guaman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Guaman women worked as an Operator.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Guaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Guaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guaman 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Guaman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Guaman. For the veterans among your Guaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guaman lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1995, in the United States, Guaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Guaman in 1994 was 6, and 14 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guaman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guaman 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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