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Gourn Family History

Gourn 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: Gourd, Gouin, Gour, Bourn, Horn, Guan, Gunn, Court, Bourne, Korn

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Where is the Gourn family from?

You can see how Gourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gourn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gourn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gourn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gourn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gourn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gourn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Gourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gourn 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gourn. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gourn. For the veterans among your Gourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gourn lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Gourn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gourn in 1980 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gourn 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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