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Gueringer Family History

Gueringer 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: Geringer, Gieringer, Goeringer, Beringer, Dieringer, Heringer

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Where is the Gueringer family from?

You can see how Gueringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gueringer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gueringer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gueringer family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gueringer's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gueringer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gueringer 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 Gueringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gueringer. 72% of Gueringer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gueringer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gueringer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Gueringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gueringer 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Gueringer. 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 211 military records available for the last name Gueringer. For the veterans among your Gueringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gueringer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gueringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gueringer in 1962 was 57, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gueringer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gueringer 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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