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Guimes Family History

Guimes 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: Guiles, Grimes, Giles, Grime, Gaines, Guile, Guider, Guise, Imes

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Where is the Guimes family from?

You can see how Guimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guimes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Guimes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Guimes family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Guimes's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Guimes families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guimes 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 112 census records available for the last name Guimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guimes 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Guimes. 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 17 military records available for the last name Guimes. For the veterans among your Guimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guimes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Guimes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Guimes in 1973 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guimes 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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