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Gua Family History

Gua Name 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: Hua, Guan, Gu, Guo, Rua, Guy, Gura, Gula, Dua, Lua

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Where is the Gua family from?

You can see how Gua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gua family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gua families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gua families living in Connecticut. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gua's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Gua families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gua surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gua ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Power Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gua. 100% of Gua women worked as a Power Machine Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Power Machine Operator
    100%
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What Gua family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gua 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Gua. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gua. For the veterans among your Gua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gua lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Gua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gua in 1972 was 42, and 68 in 1999.

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