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Guckin Family History

Guckin 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: Gutkin, Gurkin, Aucoin, Ruskin, Lukin, Mackin, Gurin, Galkin, Guerin

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Where is the Guckin family from?

You can see how Guckin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guckin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Guckin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Guckin families living in Surrey. This was about 30% of all the recorded Guckin's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Guckin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guckin 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 Guckin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Knitter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guckin. 17% of Guckin men worked as a Knitter and 100% of Guckin women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Knitter
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Ice Man
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Guckin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Guckin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guckin 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Guckin. 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 456 military records available for the last name Guckin. For the veterans among your Guckin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guckin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Guckin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Guckin in 1966 was 86, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guckin 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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