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Gurett Family History

Gurett 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: Gurnett, Guyett, Brett, Burkett, Garnett, Great, Surette, Syrett

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Where is the Gurett family from?

You can see how Gurett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Gurett families living in Michigan. This was about 92% of all the recorded Gurett's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gurett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurett 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 94 census records available for the last name Gurett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gurett. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gurett. For the veterans among your Gurett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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