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Guignet Family History

Guignet 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: Guiney, Gionet, Guillet, Guinee, Eigner, Quint, Grine, Gunner, Vignes

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Where is the Guignet family from?

You can see how Guignet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guignet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Guignet families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Guignet families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Guignet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Guignet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guignet 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 322 census records available for the last name Guignet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guignet 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Guignet. 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 80 military records available for the last name Guignet. For the veterans among your Guignet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guignet lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Guignet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Guignet in 1943 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guignet 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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