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Gurmer Family History

Gurmer 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: Germer, Gummer, Turner, Burger, Summer, Kummer, Farmer, Garner

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Where is the Gurmer family from?

You can see how Gurmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurmer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Gurmer families living in Kent. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gurmer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gurmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurmer 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 168 census records available for the last name Gurmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurmer 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gurmer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gurmer. For the veterans among your Gurmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurmer lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1988, in the United States, Gurmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gurmer in 1987 was 74, and 73 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurmer 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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