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Gurren Family History

Gurren 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: Gerren, Garren, Curren, Murren, Green, Garret, Farren, Current, Uren

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Where is the Gurren family from?

You can see how Gurren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Gurren families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Gurren's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gurren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurren 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 Gurren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gurren. 100% of Gurren women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gurren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurren 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Gurren. 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 211 military records available for the last name Gurren. For the veterans among your Gurren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurren lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gurren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gurren in 1959 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurren 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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