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Geurs Family History

Geurs Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Geers, Geurts, Gehrs, Gears, Geary, Gero, Gruss, Reus, Ours, Sears

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Where is the Geurs family from?

You can see how Geurs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geurs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geurs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Geurs families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Geurs's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Geurs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geurs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Geurs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geurs 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Geurs. 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 20 military records available for the last name Geurs. For the veterans among your Geurs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geurs lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Geurs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Geurs in 1966 was 81, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geurs 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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