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Gurefsky Family History

Gurefsky 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: Turetsky, Gursky, Zaretsky, Borofsky, Grodsky, Gusky, Gurske, Gurski

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Where is the Gurefsky family from?

You can see how Gurefsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurefsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gurefsky family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gurefsky's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gurefsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Gurefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurefsky 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gurefsky. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gurefsky. For the veterans among your Gurefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurefsky lifespan?

Average Gurefsky life expectancy in 1964 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurefsky 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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