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Gourgey Family History

Gourgey 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: Gourley, Gurley, Gorges, Journey, Coursey, Mourey, Gorney, Gurney

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Where is the Gourgey family from?

You can see how Gourgey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gourgey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gourgey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gourgey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gourgey families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Gourgey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gourgey 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Gourgey. 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 34 military records available for the last name Gourgey. For the veterans among your Gourgey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gourgey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Gourgey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gourgey in 1975 was 83, and 70 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gourgey 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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