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Gurbey Family History

Gurbey 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: Gurley, Gurney, Burbey, Gulley, Murley, Turley, Curley, Garber

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Where is the Gurbey family from?

You can see how Gurbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurbey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gurbey families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurbey's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Gurbey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurbey 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 40 census records available for the last name Gurbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurbey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gurbey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gurbey. For the veterans among your Gurbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurbey lifespan?

Average Gurbey life expectancy in 2003 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurbey 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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