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Gourfain Family History

Gourfain 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: Gourdin, Jourdain, Germain, Gorman, Bourgoin, Fountain, Gurin, Morfin

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Where is the Gourfain family from?

You can see how Gourfain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gourfain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gourfain family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gourfain's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gourfain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gourfain 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 Gourfain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gourfain. 100% of Gourfain women worked as a Secretary.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Gourfain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gourfain 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gourfain. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gourfain. For the veterans among your Gourfain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gourfain lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Gourfain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gourfain in 1976 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gourfain 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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