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Gurda Family History

Gurda 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: Guida, Gura, Burda, Gurka, Urda, Mura, Buda, Guerra, Garde, Gupta

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Where is the Gurda family from?

You can see how Gurda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gurda families living in Wisconsin. This was about 90% of all the recorded Gurda's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gurda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurda 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 Gurda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gurda. 42% of Gurda men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    42%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Gurda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Gurda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurda 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Gurda. 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 112 military records available for the last name Gurda. For the veterans among your Gurda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurda lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gurda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gurda in 1967 was 79, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurda 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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