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Gurnick Family History

Gurnick 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: Garnick, Gornick, Garlick, Gornik, Bernick, Durick, Garrick, Gullick

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Where is the Gurnick family from?

You can see how Gurnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurnick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gurnick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Gurnick families living in Wiltshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gurnick's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Gurnick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurnick 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 Gurnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gurnick. 37% of Gurnick men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gurnick women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Window Washer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gurnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gurnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurnick 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Gurnick. 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 211 military records available for the last name Gurnick. For the veterans among your Gurnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurnick lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gurnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gurnick in 1954 was 45, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurnick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurnick 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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