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Guida Family History

Guida Surname Meaning

Italian:: patronymic or plural form of Guido. from a short form of a personal name formed with guida ‘guide’ for example the Tuscan names Bonaguida ‘good guide’ and Cacciaguida ‘hunting guide’.

(Guidà): occupational name for a goatherd from Greek aigidion ‘kid’.

Compare the modern Greek surname Gidás.

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


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Where is the Guida family from?

You can see how Guida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guida family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Guida families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Guida family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Guida's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Guida families in 1911.
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What did your Guida ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Guida. 34% of Guida men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farmeress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Guida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guida 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Guida. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Guida. For the veterans among your Guida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guida lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Guida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Guida in 1953 was 31, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guida 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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