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Guessow Family History

Guessow 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: Guess, Wussow, Kussow, Russow, Glasgow, Musson, Gressel, Guessford

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Where is the Guessow family from?

You can see how Guessow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guessow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Guessow families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Guessow's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Guessow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guessow 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 49 census records available for the last name Guessow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guessow 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Guessow. 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 3 military records available for the last name Guessow. For the veterans among your Guessow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guessow lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1988, in the United States, Guessow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Guessow in 1977 was 99, and 69 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guessow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guessow 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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