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Guiang Family History

Guiang Surname Meaning

Filipino: from a Hispanicized form of the old Tagalog verb giyang ‘to destroy’ possibly an occupational name for a member of the warrior class.

Possibly also a nickname derived from the Ilokano verb gian ‘to live to reside’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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What did your Guiang ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Guiang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guiang 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Guiang. 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 151 military records available for the last name Guiang. For the veterans among your Guiang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guiang lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Guiang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Guiang in 1968 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

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