This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Guerna family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Guerna Family History

Guerna 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: Guerra, Cerna, Gura, Perna, Gera, Luera, Guerin, Huerta, Verna, Berna

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Guerna family from?

You can see how Guerna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guerna family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Guerna families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Guerna family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Guerna's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Guerna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guerna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Guerna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Guerna. 100% of Guerna men worked as a Chauffeur.

View Census Data for Guerna | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chauffeur
    100%

What Guerna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Guerna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guerna census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Guerna

Passenger Lists

There are 29 immigration records available for the last name Guerna. 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.

View all Guerna immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Guerna. For the veterans among your Guerna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Guerna military records

You've only scratched the surface of Guerna family history

Discover More

What is the average Guerna lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guerna 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guerna

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Guerna family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial