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Gurrett Family History

Gurrett 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: Garrett, Gurnett, Surrett, Durrett, Garret, Barrett, Current, Burkett

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Where is the Gurrett family from?

You can see how Gurrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurrett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurrett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gurrett family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurrett's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Gurrett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Gurrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurrett 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gurrett. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gurrett. For the veterans among your Gurrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurrett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurrett 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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