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Guelde Family History

Guelde Name 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: Gulden, Gelder, Guell, Goede, Guile, Guelker, Guild, Golde, Velde

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Where is the Guelde family from?

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

What did your Guelde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Guelde. 100% of Guelde 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Guelde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Guelde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guelde 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Guelde. 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 32 military records available for the last name Guelde. For the veterans among your Guelde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guelde lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Guelde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Guelde in 1967 was 74, and 59 in 2004.

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