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Gurnes Family History

Gurnes 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: Gurney, Guynes, Garnes, Gurnee, Burnes, Turner, Barnes, Garner

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Where is the Gurnes family from?

You can see how Gurnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurnes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Gurnes families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurnes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gurnes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurnes 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 Gurnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gurnes. 50% of Gurnes women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Gurnes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Gurnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurnes 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Gurnes. 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 36 military records available for the last name Gurnes. For the veterans among your Gurnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurnes lifespan?

Average Gurnes life expectancy in 1968 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurnes 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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