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Guehrer Family History

Guehrer 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: Buehrer, Fuehrer, Fuhrer, Guelker, Wehrer, Kuehler, Kehrer, Buehner

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Where is the Guehrer family from?

You can see how Guehrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guehrer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Guehrer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Guehrer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Guehrer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guehrer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Guehrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Guehrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guehrer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Guehrer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Guehrer. For the veterans among your Guehrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guehrer lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Guehrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Guehrer in 1980 was 84, and 72 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guehrer 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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