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Guile Family History

Guile Name Meaning

English (Sussex): altered form of Gyle probably a variant of Gill .

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


Similar surnames: Guiler, Grice, Gill, Gail, Gulley, Guire, Guiles, Galle, Pile, Guice

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Where is the Guile family from?

You can see how Guile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guile family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Guile families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Guile families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Guile's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Guile families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guile surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Guile ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Guile. 100% of Guile men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Guile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guile 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Guile. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Guile. For the veterans among your Guile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guile lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Guile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Guile in 1957 was 86, and 70 in 2004.

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