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Guimond Family History

Guimond Name Meaning

French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wīg ‘battle combat’ + mund ‘protection’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gaumond, Germond, Guibord, Hammond, Grimaud, Guion, Reimold, Gurman

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Where is the Guimond family from?

You can see how Guimond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guimond family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Guimond families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 634 Guimond families living in Quebec. This was about 77% of all the recorded Guimond's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Guimond families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guimond surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Guimond ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Guimond. 32% of Guimond men worked as a Cultivateur and 15% of Guimond women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guimond were Commis and Rentire. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    32%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Commis
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    15%
  • Tisnand
    10%
  • Colire
    10%
  • Rentire
    10%
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What Guimond family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Guimond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guimond 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 955 immigration records available for the last name Guimond. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Guimond. For the veterans among your Guimond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guimond lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Guimond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Guimond in 1955 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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