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Guichan Family History

Guichan 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: Guinan, Buchan, Suchan, Guichard, Kuchan, Givhan, Guan, Gahan, Duncan

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Where is the Guichan family from?

You can see how Guichan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guichan family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Guichan families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Guichan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Guichan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Guichan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guichan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Guichan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guichan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Guichan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Guichan. For the veterans among your Guichan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guichan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guichan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guichan

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