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Gurton Family History

Gurton Surname Meaning

see Gretton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gurton family from?

You can see how Gurton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Gurton families living in Essex. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gurton's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Gurton families in 1891.
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What did your Gurton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gurton. 34% of Gurton men worked as an Incapacitated and 89% of Gurton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gurton were Prison Officer and Shop Assistant.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Gardener
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Prison Officer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic
    4%
  • House Keeper
    3%
  • Shop Assistant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gurton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurton 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Gurton. 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 285 military records available for the last name Gurton. For the veterans among your Gurton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurton lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1997, in the United States, Gurton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gurton in 1958 was 50, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurton 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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