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Guinta Family History

Guinta Surname Meaning

Probably a metathesized form of Italian Giunta.

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


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Where is the Guinta family from?

You can see how Guinta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guinta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Guinta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Guinta family living in Northwest Territories. This was 100% of all the recorded Guinta's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Guinta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guinta 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 Guinta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guinta. 23% of Guinta men worked as a Laborer and 26% of Guinta women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guinta were Proprietor and Packer.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    26%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Packer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Guinta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guinta 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 926 immigration records available for the last name Guinta. 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 456 military records available for the last name Guinta. For the veterans among your Guinta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guinta lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Guinta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Guinta in 1959 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guinta 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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