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Gurnard Family History

Gurnard 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: Guinard, Burnard, Bernard, Gerard, Cunard, Gagnard, Furnari, Guitard

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Where is the Gurnard family from?

You can see how Gurnard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurnard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gurnard families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Gurnard family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurnard's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Gurnard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurnard 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 392 census records available for the last name Gurnard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurnard 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gurnard. 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 72 military records available for the last name Gurnard. For the veterans among your Gurnard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurnard lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gurnard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gurnard in 1965 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurnard 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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