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Gurnett Name Meaning

English (southern): nickname from Middle English gurnard gurnade ‘gurnard gurnet’ a marine fish with a large spiny head mailed cheeks and three pectoral rays (genus Trigla) possibly named from French grognard ‘grumbler’ on account of the grunting noise it makes.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Garnett, Gunnett, Arnett, Dunnett, Burnett, Burgett, Gannett, Burkett

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Where is the Gurnett family from?

You can see how Gurnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Gurnett families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Gurnett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gurnett families in 1911.
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What did your Gurnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gurnett. 60% of Gurnett 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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%
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There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gurnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurnett 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Gurnett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 838 military records available for the last name Gurnett. For the veterans among your Gurnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurnett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gurnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gurnett in 1962 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

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