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Guglas Family History

Guglas 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: Gulas, Douglas, Gula, Glas, Gallas, Galas, Ruelas, Dugas, Goulas

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Where is the Guglas family from?

You can see how Guglas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guglas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Guglas families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Guglas family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Guglas's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Guglas families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Guglas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guglas 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Guglas. 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 military records available for the last name Guglas. For the veterans among your Guglas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guglas lifespan?

Average Guglas life expectancy in 1978 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guglas 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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