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Guista Family History

Guista 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: Glista, Guist, Guinta, Guisti, Geist, Gupta, Quist, Cuesta, Gust

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Where is the Guista family from?

You can see how Guista families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guista family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Guista families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Guista's in USA. California had the highest population of Guista families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guista surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Guista. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guista 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Guista. 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 10 military records available for the last name Guista. For the veterans among your Guista ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guista lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Guista life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Guista in 1970 was 44, and 25 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guista

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guista 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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