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Gurnak Family History

Gurnak 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: Gornik, Burak, Gura, Guinan, Kurnik, Gurian, Gurman, Burnap, Hornak

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Where is the Gurnak family from?

You can see how Gurnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurnak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gurnak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gurnak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gurnak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurnak 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 Gurnak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gurnak. 100% of Gurnak men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gurnak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Gurnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurnak 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gurnak. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gurnak. For the veterans among your Gurnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurnak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gurnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gurnak in 1968 was 60, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurnak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurnak 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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