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Gurwood Family History

Gurwood Surname Meaning

see Gorwood.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Gurwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurwood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Gurwood families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gurwood's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Gurwood families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Gurwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurwood 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gurwood. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gurwood. For the veterans among your Gurwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurwood lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1995, in the United States, Gurwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gurwood in 1985 was 74, and 63 in 1995.

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