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Guyatt Family History

Guyatt Surname Meaning

from Guyot or Guyet diminutives of the Old French personal name Guy (latinized as Guido). Compare Wyatt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Guyatt family from?

You can see how Guyatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guyatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Guyatt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Guyatt families living in Hampshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Guyatt's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Guyatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guyatt 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 Guyatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Guyatt. 19% of Guyatt men worked as an Incapacitated and 84% of Guyatt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guyatt were General Labourer (retired) and Dressmaker.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • General Labourer (retired)
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Dressmaker
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Guyatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guyatt 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 771 immigration records available for the last name Guyatt. 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 624 military records available for the last name Guyatt. For the veterans among your Guyatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guyatt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Guyatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Guyatt in 1968 was 86, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guyatt 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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