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Guelle Family History

Guelle 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: Guell, Nuelle, Ruelle, Grelle, Geller, Gulley, Pelle, Belle, Helle

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Where is the Guelle family from?

You can see how Guelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Guelle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Guelle families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Guelle's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Guelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guelle 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 Guelle ancestors do for a living?

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

What Guelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Guelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guelle 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Guelle. 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 47 military records available for the last name Guelle. For the veterans among your Guelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guelle lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Guelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Guelle in 1971 was 67, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guelle 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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