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Guneau Family History

Guneau 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: Juneau, Luneau, Buteau, Goudeau, Mineau, Gunia, Pruneau, Unrau

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Where is the Guneau family from?

You can see how Guneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Guneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Guneau families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Guneau's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Guneau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guneau 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 191 census records available for the last name Guneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guneau 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Guneau. 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 8 military records available for the last name Guneau. For the veterans among your Guneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guneau lifespan?

Average Guneau life expectancy in 1975 was 38 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guneau 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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