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Gurd Family History

Gurd Surname Meaning

English (Wiltshire Hampshire and Dorset): variant of Gourd.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gurd family from?

You can see how Gurd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 113 Gurd families living in Hampshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Gurd's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gurd families in 1891.
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What did your Gurd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Carter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gurd. 14% of Gurd men worked as a Farm Carter and 84% of Gurd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gurd were Milk Retailer and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Carter
    14%
  • Retired
    14%
  • Plasterer
    10%
  • Milk Retailer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gurd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurd 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gurd. 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 971 military records available for the last name Gurd. For the veterans among your Gurd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurd lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gurd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gurd in 1964 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurd 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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