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Guesnon Family History

Guesnon 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: Guenin, Grenon, Glennon, Gernon, Hueston, Gunson, Gunn, Burston

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Where is the Guesnon family from?

You can see how Guesnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guesnon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Guesnon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Guesnon families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Guesnon's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Guesnon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guesnon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Guesnon ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Guesnon ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Guesnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guesnon 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Guesnon. 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 79 military records available for the last name Guesnon. For the veterans among your Guesnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guesnon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Guesnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Guesnon in 1961 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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