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Gornett Family History

Gornett 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: Garnett, Gurnett, Cornett, Gorbett, Corbett, Barnett, Garrett, Arnett

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Where is the Gornett family from?

You can see how Gornett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gornett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gornett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gornett family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gornett's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Gornett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gornett 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 Gornett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gornett. 100% of Gornett 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 Gornett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Gornett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gornett 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gornett. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gornett. For the veterans among your Gornett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gornett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1981, in the United States, Gornett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gornett in 1962 was 67, and 65 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gornett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gornett 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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