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Gueren Family History

Gueren 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: Guerin, Geren, Green, Uren, Guerra, Gulden, Buren, Gren, Goren

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Where is the Gueren family from?

You can see how Gueren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gueren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gueren families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gueren family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gueren's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Gueren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gueren 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 Gueren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gueren. 60% of Gueren men worked as a Fireman.

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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

  • Fireman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Gueren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Gueren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gueren 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Gueren. 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 34 military records available for the last name Gueren. For the veterans among your Gueren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gueren lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gueren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gueren in 1958 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gueren 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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