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Gurnack Family History

Gurnack 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: Garnick, Burack, Turnock, Harnack, Hornack, Furnace, Gornick, Burback

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Where is the Gurnack family from?

You can see how Gurnack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurnack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gurnack families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gurnack's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gurnack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurnack 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 101 census records available for the last name Gurnack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurnack 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gurnack. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gurnack. For the veterans among your Gurnack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurnack lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gurnack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gurnack in 1966 was 63, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurnack 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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