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Gurdes Family History

Gurdes 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: Gerdes, Guedes, Burden, Gulden, Garde, Gurley, Gorges, Cordes, Guider

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Where is the Gurdes family from?

You can see how Gurdes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurdes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurdes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gurdes families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gurdes's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gurdes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurdes 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 Gurdes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Gurdes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurdes 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gurdes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gurdes. For the veterans among your Gurdes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurdes lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1988, in the United States, Gurdes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gurdes in 1977 was 87, and 80 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurdes 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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