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Gurnsey Family History

Gurnsey Surname Meaning

English (southern): apparently an altered form of Guernsey.

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


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Where is the Gurnsey family from?

You can see how Gurnsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurnsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurnsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Gurnsey families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gurnsey's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Gurnsey families in 1911.
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What did your Gurnsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gurnsey. 55% of Gurnsey 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
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Labourer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Gurnsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurnsey 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Gurnsey. 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 950 military records available for the last name Gurnsey. For the veterans among your Gurnsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurnsey lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Gurnsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gurnsey in 1943 was 34, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurnsey 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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