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Gurneau Family History

Gurneau 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: Garneau, Gourneau, Gurnett, Ferneau, Gurney, Garceau, Gereau, Bureau

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Where is the Gurneau family from?

You can see how Gurneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurneau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurneau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gurneau families living in Connecticut. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gurneau's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Gurneau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurneau 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 Gurneau ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Gurneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gurneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurneau 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gurneau. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gurneau. For the veterans among your Gurneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurneau lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gurneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gurneau in 1969 was 71, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurneau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurneau 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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