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Guedea Family History

Guedea Surname Meaning

Spanish (mainly Zaragoza): perhaps a variant of Gadea.

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


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Where is the Guedea family from?

You can see how Guedea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guedea family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Guedea families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Guedea families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Guedea's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Guedea families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guedea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Guedea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Guedea. 50% of Guedea 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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Guedea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Guedea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guedea 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Guedea. 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 79 military records available for the last name Guedea. For the veterans among your Guedea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guedea lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Guedea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Guedea in 1959 was 58, and 65 in 2004.

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