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Guiden Family History

Guiden Name Meaning

Irish: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Gulden, Guider, Heiden, Burden, Guidry, Ruden, Iden, Guida, Guile

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Where is the Guiden family from?

You can see how Guiden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guiden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Guiden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Guiden families living in Texas. This was about 35% of all the recorded Guiden's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Guiden families in 1880.
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What did your Guiden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guiden. 48% of Guiden men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Guiden women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guiden were Die Maker and Maid. .

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    43%
  • Die Maker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Guiden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guiden 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Guiden. 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 232 military records available for the last name Guiden. For the veterans among your Guiden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guiden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Guiden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Guiden in 1962 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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