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Gurr Family History

Gurr Name Meaning

German: derisive nickname for a useless person or a wicked woman from Middle High German gurre ‘bad mare’. English (Kent and Middlesex): variant of Gower or Gore .

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


Similar surnames: Murr, Garr, Kurr, Gorr, Durr, Burr, Turk, Guss, Gier, Garb

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Where is the Gurr family from?

You can see how Gurr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurr families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 28 Gurr families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Gurr's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gurr families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gurr ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Machinist and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gurr. 30% of Gurr men worked as a Machinist and 34% of Gurr women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gurr were Labourer and Truckmaker. .

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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

  • Machinist
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Labourer
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Truckmaker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Gurr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurr 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gurr. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gurr. For the veterans among your Gurr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurr lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gurr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gurr in 1950 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

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