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Gurnett Family History

Gurnett Surname Meaning

English (southern): nickname from Middle English gurnard gurnade ‘gurnard gurnet’ a marine fish with a large spiny head mailed cheeks and three pectoral rays (genus Trigla)

possibly named from French grognard ‘grumbler’ on account of the grunting noise it makes.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gurnett family from?

You can see how Gurnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 87 Gurnett families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Gurnett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gurnett families in 1891.
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What did your Gurnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gurnett. 25% of Gurnett men worked as a Cowman and 82% of Gurnett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gurnett were General Labourer and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cowman
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • Farmworker
    17%
  • General Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gurnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurnett 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Gurnett. 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 838 military records available for the last name Gurnett. For the veterans among your Gurnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurnett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gurnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gurnett in 1962 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

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