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Gurnas Family History

Gurnas 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: Furnas, Burns, Buras, Kuras, Gura, Guinan, Urbas, Gras, Gurian

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Where is the Gurnas family from?

You can see how Gurnas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurnas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurnas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gurnas family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurnas's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Gurnas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurnas 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 38 census records available for the last name Gurnas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurnas 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gurnas. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gurnas. For the veterans among your Gurnas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurnas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gurnas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gurnas in 1964 was 77, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurnas 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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