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Early Origins of the Guenet family

The surname Guenet was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Liege, a province in Belgium, center of Walloon country. Within this province the notable towns are Liege, the capital city, seat of the great cathedral of St.Lambert destroyed in 1794. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Guenet family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Guenet research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1548, 1619, 1675, 1680 and 1682 are included under the topic Early Guenet History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Guenet Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Goene, Gosne, Goens, Gone, Gonel, Guene, Guenet, Guenot, Gueny, Gohn, Kohn and many more.

Early Notables of the Guenet family

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Guenet Ranking

In France, the name Guenet is the 7,847th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Guenet family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Many settlers were recorded from the mid 17th century onward in the great migration from Europe to the New World.



  1. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/


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