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Guon Family History

Guon 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: Guan, Guo, Gunn, Guin, Gion, Goon, Guyon, Guion, Aguon, Quon

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Where is the Guon family from?

You can see how Guon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Guon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Guon family living in California. This was about 14% of all the recorded Guon's in USA. California and 6 other states had the highest population of Guon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Guon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Guon. 100% of Guon men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Guon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guon 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Guon. 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 34 military records available for the last name Guon. For the veterans among your Guon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Guon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Guon in 1961 was 53, and 92 in 2003.

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