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Gurganns Family History

Gurganns 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, Gargano, Gurian, Gurman, Gargan, Burhans, Jurgens, Gutmann

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Where is the Gurganns family from?

You can see how Gurganns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurganns family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gurganns families living in Texas. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gurganns's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gurganns families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Gurganns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurganns 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 Gurganns. 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 Gurganns. For the veterans among your Gurganns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurganns lifespan?

Average Gurganns life expectancy in 1992 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurganns 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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