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Gurrin Family History

Gurrin 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: Gurin, Murrin, Guerin, Gurkin, Guarin, Currin, Turpin, Currie, Burdin

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Where is the Gurrin family from?

You can see how Gurrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurrin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurrin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gurrin families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gurrin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gurrin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurrin 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 Gurrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gurrin. 100% of Gurrin 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
    100%

What Gurrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gurrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurrin 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Gurrin. 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 128 military records available for the last name Gurrin. For the veterans among your Gurrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurrin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Gurrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gurrin in 1968 was 77, and 93 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurrin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurrin 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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