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Gurnet Family History

Gurnet 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: Gurnett, Gurney, Burnet, Gurnee, Turner, Garret, Garner, Gurley

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Where is the Gurnet family from?

You can see how Gurnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurnet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurnet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gurnet families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurnet's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Gurnet families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Gurnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurnet 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Gurnet. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gurnet. For the veterans among your Gurnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurnet lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1981, in the United States, Gurnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gurnet in 1975 was 87, and 46 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurnet 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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