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Gurchik Family History

Gurchik 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: Turchin, Murchie, Turchi, Yurchak, Gornik, Burcham, Turck, Ouchi

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Where is the Gurchik family from?

You can see how Gurchik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurchik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gurchik family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurchik's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Gurchik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurchik 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 Gurchik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gurchik. 50% of Gurchik men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Gurchik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Gurchik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurchik 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gurchik. 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 50 military records available for the last name Gurchik. For the veterans among your Gurchik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurchik lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Gurchik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gurchik in 1970 was 47, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurchik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurchik 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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