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Guyne Family History

Guyne 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: Guynes, Goyne, Guynn, Guyse, Guye, Guan, Gunn, Coyne, Grine, Gunner

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Where is the Guyne family from?

You can see how Guyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guyne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Guyne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Guyne families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Guyne's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Guyne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guyne 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 Guyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guyne. 100% of Guyne men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Guyne women worked as a Clerk.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Guyne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Guyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guyne 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Guyne. 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 24 military records available for the last name Guyne. For the veterans among your Guyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guyne lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Guyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Guyne in 1969 was 67, and 77 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guyne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guyne 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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