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Gurgon Family History

Gurgon 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: Burgon, Gordon, Surgeon, Huron, Burson, Curzon, Gudgeon, Gupton

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Where is the Gurgon family from?

You can see how Gurgon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurgon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurgon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gurgon family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurgon's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Gurgon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurgon 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 Gurgon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laitier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gurgon. 50% of Gurgon men worked as a Laitier.

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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 1921

  • Laitier
    50%
  • Vendeur
    50%

What Gurgon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Gurgon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurgon 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gurgon. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gurgon. For the veterans among your Gurgon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurgon lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Gurgon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gurgon in 1982 was 87, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurgon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurgon 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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