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Guyger Family History

Guyger 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, Gudger, Gyger, Burger, Hunger, Gunner, Luger, Cuyler, Junger

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Where is the Guyger family from?

You can see how Guyger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guyger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Guyger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Guyger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Guyger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Guyger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guyger 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 354 census records available for the last name Guyger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guyger 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Guyger. 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 90 military records available for the last name Guyger. For the veterans among your Guyger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guyger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Guyger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Guyger in 1968 was 81, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guyger 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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