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Gurner Family History

Gurner Surname Meaning

see Garner.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gurner family from?

You can see how Gurner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 99 Gurner families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Gurner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gurner families in 1891.
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What did your Gurner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gurner. 66% of Gurner 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
    66%
  • Companion
    8%
  • Shop Assistant
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

What Gurner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Gurner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gurner. 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 549 military records available for the last name Gurner. For the veterans among your Gurner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gurner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gurner in 1966 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurner 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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