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Guarneri Family History

Guarneri Name Meaning

Italian (southern): patronymic or plural form of Guarnero a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements war(in) ‘protection shelter’ or ‘guard’ + hari heri ‘army’.

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


Similar surnames: Warner, Maneri, Garnier, Garneau, Gualtieri, Guarnera, Guarnieri

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Where is the Guarneri family from?

You can see how Guarneri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guarneri family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Guarneri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Guarneri families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Guarneri's in USA. New York had the highest population of Guarneri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guarneri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Guarneri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guarneri. 33% of Guarneri men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Guarneri women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guarneri were Waiter and New Worker. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Barber
    9%
  • Waiter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    39%
  • Dressmaker
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Guarneri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guarneri 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 Guarneri. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 379 military records available for the last name Guarneri. For the veterans among your Guarneri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guarneri lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Guarneri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Guarneri in 1947 was 73, and 58 in 2004.

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