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Gurnea Family History

Gurnea Name 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: Gurney, Gurnee, Turner, Garner, Gurley, Gunner, Burney, Gura, Turney

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Where is the Gurnea family from?

You can see how Gurnea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurnea family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurnea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gurnea families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gurnea's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gurnea families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurnea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gurnea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gurnea. 38% of Gurnea men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gurnea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurnea 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Gurnea. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 94 military records available for the last name Gurnea. For the veterans among your Gurnea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurnea lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Gurnea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gurnea in 1963 was 73, and 96 in 2001.

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