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Geurnsey Family History

Geurnsey 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: Gurnsey, Gurney, Garnsey, Guernsey, Cerney, Gurley, Burney, Journey

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Where is the Geurnsey family from?

You can see how Geurnsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geurnsey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geurnsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Geurnsey families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Geurnsey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geurnsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geurnsey 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 86 census records available for the last name Geurnsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geurnsey 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 Geurnsey. 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 17 military records available for the last name Geurnsey. For the veterans among your Geurnsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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