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Gurnette Family History

Gurnette 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: Gurnett, Burnette, Guenette, Garnett, Surette, Gullette, Durette

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Where is the Gurnette family from?

You can see how Gurnette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurnette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Gurnette families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 8 Gurnette families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurnette's in USA. California had the highest population of Gurnette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurnette 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 144 census records available for the last name Gurnette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurnette 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gurnette. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gurnette. For the veterans among your Gurnette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurnette lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Gurnette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gurnette in 1960 was 63, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurnette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurnette 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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