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Guillen Name Meaning

Spanish (Guillén): from the personal name Guillén an equivalent of William .

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


Similar surnames: Guillet, Gillen, Gillem, Guill, Hillen, Giller, Gille, Gulley, Gillet

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Where is the Guillen family from?

You can see how Guillen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guillen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Guillen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Guillen families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Guillen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Guillen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guillen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Guillen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Guillen. 100% of Guillen 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Guillen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guillen 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Guillen. 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 Guillen. For the veterans among your Guillen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guillen lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Guillen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Guillen in 1945 was 35, and 63 in 2004.

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