Origins of the Gurney surname
About the Gurneys
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Interesting facts about Gurney
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We have for the Gurney surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Gurney first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Gurneys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gurneys in 1921
Straw Plaiter
132
Dressmaker
124
Laundress
109
Living On Own Means
108
General Servant Domestic
74
Common male occupations for Gurneys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
215
Carpenter
131
Farm Labourer
114
General Labourer
106
Farmer
87
