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Gurien Family History

Gurien 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: Gurin, Gurian, Green, Uren, Burden, Garten, Gulden, Marien, Gurley

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Where is the Gurien family from?

You can see how Gurien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurien family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gurien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gurien families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gurien's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gurien families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurien 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 Gurien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gurien. 54% of Gurien men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gurien 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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Woodchopper
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Gurien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Gurien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurien 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Gurien. 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 57 military records available for the last name Gurien. For the veterans among your Gurien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurien lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gurien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gurien in 1968 was 52, and 104 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurien 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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