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Gueguen Family History

Gueguen Surname Meaning

Breton (Guéguen): from the Old Breton personal name Uuicon derived from uuic ‘battle’. Compare Goguen.

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


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Where is the Gueguen family from?

You can see how Gueguen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gueguen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gueguen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Gueguen families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Gueguen's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Gueguen families in 1891.
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What did your Gueguen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gueguen. 100% of Gueguen 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gueguen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gueguen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gueguen. 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 71 military records available for the last name Gueguen. For the veterans among your Gueguen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gueguen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gueguen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gueguen in 1966 was 75, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gueguen 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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