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Guhra Family History

Guhra 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: Gura, Guha, Mura, Guerra, Gupta, Huhta, Gohr, Dura, Guida, Uhr

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Where is the Guhra family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guhra 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 Guhra ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Guhra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Guhra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guhra 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Guhra. 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 19 military records available for the last name Guhra. For the veterans among your Guhra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guhra lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Guhra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Guhra in 1964 was 58, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guhra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guhra 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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