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Gurrier Family History

Gurrier 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: Burrier, Currier, Guerrier, Gurrieri, Ferrier, Harrier, Currie

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Where is the Gurrier family from?

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

In 1940, Carpenter and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gurrier. 100% of Gurrier men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Gurrier women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Gurrier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Gurrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurrier 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Gurrier. 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 34 military records available for the last name Gurrier. For the veterans among your Gurrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurrier lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Gurrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gurrier in 1974 was 79, and 44 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurrier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurrier 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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