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Gurski Name Meaning

Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Górski (see Gorski ).

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


Similar surnames: Gursky, Gurske, Gorski, Gorsky, Borski, Barski, Turek, Shumski

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Where is the Gurski family from?

You can see how Gurski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Gurski families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gurski's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gurski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gurski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gurski. 44% of Gurski men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Gurski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gurski were New Worker and Office Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Weaver
    4%
  • New Worker
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    18%
  • Winder
    11%
  • Saleslady
    8%
  • Office Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gurski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurski 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gurski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gurski. For the veterans among your Gurski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurski lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gurski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gurski in 1950 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

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