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Gurrell Family History

Gurrell 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: Burrell, Gorrell, Hurrell, Garrell, Surrell, Durrell, Gurwell

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Where is the Gurrell family from?

You can see how Gurrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurrell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gurrell family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurrell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gurrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurrell 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 Gurrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gurrell. 100% of Gurrell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Gurrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurrell 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Gurrell. 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 97 military records available for the last name Gurrell. For the veterans among your Gurrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurrell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Gurrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gurrell in 1970 was 80, and 67 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurrell 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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