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Guenot Family History

Guenot 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: Gent, Ueno, Geno, Guest, Guenin, Grenon, Gunst, Duenow, Genet, Bueno

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Where is the Guenot family from?

You can see how Guenot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guenot family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Guenot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Guenot families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Guenot's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Guenot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guenot 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 Guenot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guenot. 43% of Guenot men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Guenot women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    43%
  • House Painter
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Guenot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Guenot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guenot 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Guenot. 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 81 military records available for the last name Guenot. For the veterans among your Guenot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guenot lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Guenot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Guenot in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guenot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guenot 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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