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Gornet Family History

Gornet Surname 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: Cornet, Gorney, Gonet, Gorbet, Garret, Torney, Garner, Horner, Corner

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Where is the Gornet family from?

You can see how Gornet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gornet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gornet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Gornet families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Gornet's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Gornet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gornet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gornet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gornet. 100% of Gornet men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gornet women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Gornet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Gornet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gornet 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Gornet. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 111 military records available for the last name Gornet. For the veterans among your Gornet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gornet lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gornet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gornet in 1968 was 90, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gornet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gornet ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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