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Guelda Family History

Guelda 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: Guerra, Guell, Guida, Gula, Quella, Rueda, Guild, Ueda, Golda, Grella

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Where is the Guelda family from?

You can see how Guelda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guelda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Guelda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Guelda families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Guelda's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Guelda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guelda 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 did your Guelda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guelda. 50% of Guelda men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Guelda women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Guelda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Guelda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guelda 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Guelda. 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 Guelda. For the veterans among your Guelda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guelda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Guelda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Guelda in 1964 was 66, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guelda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guelda 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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