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Guier Family History

Guier Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Geyer. French (mainly Drôme): probably a variant of Guer a nickname from Old Occitan guers ‘skew-eyed’ also ‘awkward clumsy’.

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


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Where is the Guier family from?

You can see how Guier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Guier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Guier families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Guier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Guier families in 1911.
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What did your Guier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guier. 49% of Guier men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Guier women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guier were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Nurse
    19%
  • House Work
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%

What Guier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Guier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guier 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Guier. 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 590 military records available for the last name Guier. For the veterans among your Guier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guier lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Guier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1941. The average life expectancy for Guier in 1941 was 108, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guier 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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