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Guimaraes Name Meaning

Portuguese (Guimarães): habitational name from any of various places called Guimarães especially the provincial capital of Minho; its name is derived from an ancient Germanic personal name.

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


Similar surnames: Linares, Mares, Maras, Desmarais, Guevara, Gumaer, Demarais, Rummage

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Where is the Guimaraes family from?

You can see how Guimaraes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guimaraes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Guimaraes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Guimaraes families living in New Jersey. This was about 23% of all the recorded Guimaraes's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Guimaraes families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Guimaraes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guimaraes 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

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Guimaraes. For the veterans among your Guimaraes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guimaraes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Guimaraes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Guimaraes in 1966 was 60, and 89 in 2004.

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