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Guilles Family History

Guilles 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: Gilles, Guillet, Guiles, Guillen, Giles, Gulley, Giller, Guile

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Where is the Guilles family from?

You can see how Guilles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guilles family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Guilles families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Guilles family living in Louisiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Guilles's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Guilles families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guilles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Guilles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guilles 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Guilles. 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 11 military records available for the last name Guilles. For the veterans among your Guilles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guilles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Guilles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Guilles in 1963 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guilles 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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