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Gurgainus Family History

Gurgainus 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: Gurganus, Gurganious, Germain, Raines, Gaines, Gargano, Gurin

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Where is the Gurgainus family from?

You can see how Gurgainus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurgainus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Gurgainus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gurgainus family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurgainus's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Gurgainus families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Gurgainus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurgainus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gurgainus. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gurgainus. For the veterans among your Gurgainus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurgainus lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Gurgainus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gurgainus in 1976 was 73, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurgainus 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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