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Guery Family History

Guery 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: Gery, Guerry, Query, Geery, Gurry, Guedry, Bury, Guerra, Geary, Dery

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Where is the Guery family from?

You can see how Guery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Guery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Guery families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Guery's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Guery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guery 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 Guery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guery. 25% of Guery men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Guery women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guery were Conductor and 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Conductor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Guery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Guery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guery 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Guery. 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 97 military records available for the last name Guery. For the veterans among your Guery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guery lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Guery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Guery in 1965 was 77, and 37 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guery 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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