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Guyett Family History

Guyett Surname Meaning

American French: variant of Guyette.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Guyett family from?

You can see how Guyett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guyett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Guyett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 51 Guyett families living in Middlesex. This was about 52% of all the recorded Guyett's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Guyett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guyett 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 Guyett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Guyett. 43% of Guyett men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Guyett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guyett were Painter and Factory Handpotter Tin Food Works.

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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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • General Farm Lab
    29%
  • Painter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Factory Handpotter Tin Food Works
    7%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Guyett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guyett 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Guyett. 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 737 military records available for the last name Guyett. For the veterans among your Guyett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guyett lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Guyett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Guyett in 1959 was 50, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guyett 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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