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Gurnon Family History

Gurnon 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: Gernon, Gordon, Gunn, Huron, Burson, Curzon, Vernon, Gupton, Guinan

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Where is the Gurnon family from?

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

There are 352 census records available for the last name Gurnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurnon 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Gurnon. 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 151 military records available for the last name Gurnon. For the veterans among your Gurnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurnon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Gurnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gurnon in 1963 was 66, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurnon 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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