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Gurnicz Family History

Gurnicz 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: Garnick, Garnica, Gornick, Gurwitz, Burich, Garlick, Gornik, Bernick

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Where is the Gurnicz family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurnicz 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 Gurnicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gurnicz. 60% of Gurnicz men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Gurnicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurnicz 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gurnicz. 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 76 military records available for the last name Gurnicz. For the veterans among your Gurnicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurnicz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Gurnicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gurnicz in 1964 was 74, and 84 in 2001.

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