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Gurran Family History

Gurran 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: Gurian, Gurman, Curran, German, Guan, Gorman, Verran, Guerra, Murray

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Where is the Gurran family from?

You can see how Gurran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gurran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gurran families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurran's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gurran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurran 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 Gurran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Stoneworker (below) Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gurran. 100% of Gurran men worked as a Colliery Stoneworker (below) Heavy Worker and 100% of Gurran women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Colliery Stoneworker (below) Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gurran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gurran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurran 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Gurran. 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 133 military records available for the last name Gurran. For the veterans among your Gurran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurran lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Gurran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gurran in 1967 was 87, and 63 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurran 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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