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Gurch Family History

Gurch 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: Urch, Burch, Murch, March, Turco, Burich, Buch, Bursch, Birch, Horch

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Where is the Gurch family from?

You can see how Gurch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurch family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gurch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Gurch families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gurch's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gurch families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gurch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gurch. 100% of Gurch men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Gurch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurch 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gurch. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gurch. For the veterans among your Gurch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurch lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Gurch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gurch in 1981 was 76, and 59 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurch 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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