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Guyitt Family History

Guyitt 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: Guyett, Gitt, Gavitt, Guist, Guyette, Huyett, Gutt, Guite, Guyot

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Where is the Guyitt family from?

You can see how Guyitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guyitt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Guyitt families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Guyitt families living in Michigan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Guyitt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Guyitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guyitt 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 Guyitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farming was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Guyitt. 43% of Guyitt men worked as a Farming.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farming
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Guyitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Guyitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guyitt 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Guyitt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Guyitt. For the veterans among your Guyitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guyitt lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Guyitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Guyitt in 1974 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guyitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guyitt 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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