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Gurndy Family History

Gurndy 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: Gundy, Gurney, Gandy, Gurley, Burney, Gunby, Purdy, Gorny, Lundy

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Where is the Gurndy family from?

You can see how Gurndy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurndy family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Gurndy families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gurndy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gurndy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurndy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gurndy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gurndy. 100% of Gurndy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gurndy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Gurndy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurndy 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gurndy. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gurndy. For the veterans among your Gurndy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurndy lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Gurndy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gurndy in 1985 was 28, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurndy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurndy 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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