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Gueveson Family History

Gueveson 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: Gevedon, Steveson, Gleeson, Greeson, Gudgeon, Greason, Greven, Beeson

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Where is the Gueveson family from?

You can see how Gueveson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gueveson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gueveson families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Gueveson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gueveson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gueveson 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 Gueveson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Labourer Abov was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gueveson. 100% of Gueveson men worked as a Colliery Labourer Abov.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Labourer Abov
    100%

What Gueveson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Gueveson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gueveson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gueveson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gueveson. For the veterans among your Gueveson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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