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Gurganous Family History

Gurganous 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, Gargano, Turano, Morgano, Granoff, Galgano

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Where is the Gurganous family from?

You can see how Gurganous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurganous family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurganous families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Gurganous families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurganous's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Gurganous families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurganous 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 Gurganous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gurganous. 58% of Gurganous men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Gurganous family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Gurganous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurganous 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 Gurganous. 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 43 military records available for the last name Gurganous. For the veterans among your Gurganous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurganous lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Gurganous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gurganous in 1972 was 58, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurganous

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurganous 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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