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Gugy Family History

Gugy 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: Guy, Guay, Guzy, Guan, Gu, Guo, Gray, Gunn, Bury, Hugh

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Where is the Gugy family from?

You can see how Gugy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gugy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gugy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gugy families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gugy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gugy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gugy 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 Gugy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gugy. 100% of Gugy men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Gugy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Gugy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gugy 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Gugy. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gugy. For the veterans among your Gugy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gugy lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Gugy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gugy in 1991 was 76, and 75 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gugy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gugy 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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