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Gurgas Family History

Gurgas 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: Gorgas, Gargas, Buras, Murga, Gorges, Kuras, Gura, Vargas, Gurganus

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Where is the Gurgas family from?

You can see how Gurgas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurgas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gurgas family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gurgas's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Gurgas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurgas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Gurgas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurgas 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gurgas. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gurgas. For the veterans among your Gurgas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurgas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Gurgas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gurgas in 1971 was 82, and 95 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurgas 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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