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Guirey Family History

Guirey 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, Guire, Gulley, Gurley, Audrey, Guidry, Guile, Guider, Fairey

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Where is the Guirey family from?

You can see how Guirey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guirey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Guirey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Guirey families living in Cheshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Guirey's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Guirey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guirey 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 Guirey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Guirey. 100% of Guirey men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Guirey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Guirey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Guirey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guirey 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Guirey. 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 91 military records available for the last name Guirey. For the veterans among your Guirey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guirey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Guirey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Guirey in 1964 was 74, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guirey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guirey 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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