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Guelch Family History

Guelch 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: Felch, Guell, Ruesch, Kelch, Welch, Gleich, Grech, Belch, Gesch

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Where is the Guelch family from?

You can see how Guelch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guelch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Guelch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Guelch families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Guelch's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Guelch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guelch 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 Guelch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Guelch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guelch 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Guelch. 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 Guelch. For the veterans among your Guelch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guelch lifespan?

Average Guelch life expectancy in 1990 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guelch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guelch 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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