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Gueldner Family History

Gueldner 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: Guldner, Feldner, Gelder, Guelker, Goldner, Gildner, Goellner

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Where is the Gueldner family from?

You can see how Gueldner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gueldner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gueldner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Gueldner families living in Louisiana. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gueldner's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Gueldner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gueldner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gueldner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gueldner. 30% of Gueldner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gueldner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gueldner were Truck Driver 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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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What Gueldner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Gueldner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gueldner 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Gueldner. 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 166 military records available for the last name Gueldner. For the veterans among your Gueldner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gueldner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gueldner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gueldner in 1958 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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