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Gurnhill Family History

Gurnhill Surname Meaning

Of uncertain origin, perhaps from an unidentified place in Lincs. Leaving aside the 1297 example, alternatively a variant of Greenhill, though this name has not been found at an early date in Lincs.

Alternatively a variant of Gornall, but there is no evidence to link this NW England surname with Lincs.

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


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Where is the Gurnhill family from?

You can see how Gurnhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurnhill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gurnhill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Gurnhill families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gurnhill's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Gurnhill families in 1891.
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What did your Gurnhill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gurnhill. 100% of Gurnhill men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Gurnhill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 83 immigration records available for the last name Gurnhill. 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 67 military records available for the last name Gurnhill. For the veterans among your Gurnhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurnhill lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Gurnhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gurnhill in 1978 was 74, and 94 in 2003.

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