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Gurden Family History

Gurden Surname Meaning

see Gordon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gurden family from?

You can see how Gurden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Gurden families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Gurden's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Gurden families in 1891.
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What did your Gurden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gurden. 34% of Gurden men worked as a Carpenter and 75% of Gurden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gurden were Engineers Machine Operator and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Dairy Farmer
    34%
  • Engineers Machine Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Laundress (retired)
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gurden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurden 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Gurden. 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 310 military records available for the last name Gurden. For the veterans among your Gurden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gurden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gurden in 1963 was 79, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurden 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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