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Gurgis Family History

Gurgis 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: Gargis, Girgis, Curtis, Duris, Gorges, Purvis, Murgia, Gareis

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Where is the Gurgis family from?

You can see how Gurgis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurgis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gurgis family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gurgis's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Gurgis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurgis 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 18 census records available for the last name Gurgis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurgis 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gurgis. 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 Gurgis. For the veterans among your Gurgis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurgis lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1999, in the United States, Gurgis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gurgis in 1997 was 77, and 54 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurgis 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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