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Gurnic Family History

Gurnic 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: Gornik, Gurin, Kurnik, Gunia, Garnick, Guenin, Gurney, Durnin

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Where is the Gurnic family from?

You can see how Gurnic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurnic family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gurnic family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurnic's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gurnic families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurnic surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Gurnic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurnic 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gurnic. 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 32 military records available for the last name Gurnic. For the veterans among your Gurnic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurnic lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Gurnic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gurnic in 1970 was 73, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurnic

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurnic 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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