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Gurnam Family History

Gurnam 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: Burnam, Burnham, Gura, Guinan, Turnham, Putnam, Gram, Gurian, Gurman

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Where is the Gurnam family from?

You can see how Gurnam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurnam family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Gurnam families living in Devon. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gurnam's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gurnam families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Gurnam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurnam 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gurnam. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gurnam. For the veterans among your Gurnam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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