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Gurriner Family History

Gurriner 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: Burrier, Greiner, Warriner, Gurtner, Currier, Griner, Guerrier

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Where is the Gurriner family from?

You can see how Gurriner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurriner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gurriner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurriner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gurriner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurriner 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 5 census records available for the last name Gurriner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurriner 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gurriner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gurriner. For the veterans among your Gurriner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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