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Guellet Family History

Guellet 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: Guillet, Ouellet, Geller, Gulley, Guell, Gellert, Guelker, Mueller

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Where is the Guellet family from?

You can see how Guellet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guellet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Guellet family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Guellet's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Guellet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guellet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Guellet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guellet 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Guellet. 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 8 military records available for the last name Guellet. For the veterans among your Guellet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guellet lifespan?

Average Guellet life expectancy in 1960 was 61 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 52.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guellet 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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