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Gurnicki Family History

Gurnicki 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: Kunicki, Garnick, Kuznicki, Rudnicki, Gornick, Gurecki, Garlick

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Where is the Gurnicki family from?

You can see how Gurnicki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurnicki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gurnicki family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurnicki's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gurnicki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurnicki 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 50 census records available for the last name Gurnicki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurnicki 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gurnicki. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gurnicki. For the veterans among your Gurnicki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurnicki lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Gurnicki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gurnicki in 1975 was 63, and 89 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurnicki 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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