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Gurwell Family History

Gurwell Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Gurwell family from?

You can see how Gurwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Gurwell families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gurwell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gurwell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gurwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gurwell. 47% of Gurwell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gurwell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gurwell were Farm Laborer and House Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Beautician
    25%
  • House Work
    25%

What Gurwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gurwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurwell 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Gurwell. 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 247 military records available for the last name Gurwell. For the veterans among your Gurwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurwell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gurwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gurwell in 1957 was 56, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurwell 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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