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Guymer Family History

Guymer Surname Meaning

from the Old French personal name Guimar (Continental Germanic Wigmar). Compare Wymer.

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


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Where is the Guymer family from?

You can see how Guymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guymer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Guymer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 145 Guymer families living in Norfolk. This was about 47% of all the recorded Guymer's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Guymer families in 1891.
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What did your Guymer 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 Guymer. 19% of Guymer men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Guymer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guymer were Retired and School Teacher.

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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
    19%
  • Farm Labourer
    14%
  • Incapacitated
    14%
  • Retired
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • School Teacher
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Guymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guymer 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Guymer. 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 445 military records available for the last name Guymer. For the veterans among your Guymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guymer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Guymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Guymer in 1973 was 81, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guymer 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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