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Gurrad Family History

Gurrad 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: Guerra, Murray, Grad, Gura, Murra, Gurian, Gurman, Curran, Gubrud

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Where is the Gurrad family from?

You can see how Gurrad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurrad family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurrad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gurrad family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurrad's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Gurrad families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurrad 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 Gurrad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gurrad. 67% of Gurrad 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
    67%
  • Cabinet Maker
    34%

What Gurrad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Gurrad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurrad 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gurrad. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gurrad. For the veterans among your Gurrad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurrad lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Gurrad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gurrad in 1962 was 75, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurrad 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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