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Guyar Family History

Guyar 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: Guyer, Guan, Kumar, Gaar, Guy, Goyer, Sugar, Geyer, Goya, Lugar

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Where is the Guyar family from?

You can see how Guyar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guyar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Guyar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Guyar families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Guyar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Guyar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guyar 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 Guyar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guyar 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Guyar. 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 14 military records available for the last name Guyar. For the veterans among your Guyar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guyar lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Guyar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Guyar in 1983 was 66, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guyar 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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