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Guegel Family History

Guegel 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: Gugel, Huegel, Gudgel, Giesel, Siegel, Kugel, Giebel, Fluegel, Kegel

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Where is the Guegel family from?

You can see how Guegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guegel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Guegel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Guegel families living in Iowa. This was about 59% of all the recorded Guegel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Guegel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Guegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guegel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Guegel. 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 29 military records available for the last name Guegel. For the veterans among your Guegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guegel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Guegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Guegel in 1962 was 70, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guegel 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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