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Gurnnett Family History

Gurnnett 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, Gunnett, Garnett, Dunnett, Gannett, Burnett, Gennett

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Where is the Gurnnett family from?

You can see how Gurnnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurnnett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Gurnnett families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gurnnett's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gurnnett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Gurnnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurnnett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gurnnett. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gurnnett. For the veterans among your Gurnnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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