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Gurnell Family History

Gurnell Surname Meaning

see Gurnhill. see Gornall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gurnell family from?

You can see how Gurnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Gurnell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Gurnell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gurnell families in 1891.
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What did your Gurnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gurnell. 78% of Gurnell 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
    78%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    12%

What Gurnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gurnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurnell 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Gurnell. 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 299 military records available for the last name Gurnell. For the veterans among your Gurnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurnell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gurnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gurnell in 1964 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurnell 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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