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Gurnham Family History

Gurnham Surname Meaning

see Garnham.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gurnham family from?

You can see how Gurnham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurnham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurnham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Gurnham families living in Surrey. This was about 58% of all the recorded Gurnham's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Gurnham families in 1891.
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What did your Gurnham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gurnham. 85% of Gurnham 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
    85%
  • Unpaid Domes
    16%

What Gurnham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Gurnham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurnham 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gurnham. 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 100 military records available for the last name Gurnham. For the veterans among your Gurnham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurnham lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Gurnham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gurnham in 1984 was 73, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurnham 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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