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Gourre Family History

Gourre 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: Torre, Bourne, Gore, Gorse, Gourd, Borre, Bourret, Goerke, Poutre

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Where is the Gourre family from?

You can see how Gourre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gourre family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gourre families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Gourre families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gourre's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gourre families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gourre 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 Gourre ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mnftr was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gourre. 100% of Gourre men worked as a Mnftr.

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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 1921

  • Mnftr
    100%

What Gourre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Gourre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gourre 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gourre. 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 41 military records available for the last name Gourre. For the veterans among your Gourre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gourre lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1983, in the United States, Gourre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gourre in 1967 was 83, and 79 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gourre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gourre 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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