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Guynn Name Meaning

Welsh: altered form of Gwynn .

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


Similar surnames: Guyon, Guynes, Gwynne, Guy, Wynn, Genn, Gwinn, Goyne, Gwyn, Glynn

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Where is the Guynn family from?

You can see how Guynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guynn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Guynn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Guynn families living in Maryland. This was about 21% of all the recorded Guynn's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Guynn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guynn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Guynn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guynn. 25% of Guynn men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Guynn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guynn were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Waitress
    8%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Guynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guynn 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Guynn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Guynn. For the veterans among your Guynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guynn lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Guynn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Guynn in 1950 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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