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Gurion Family History

Gurion 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: Gurin, Gurian, Gunion, Guion, Gordon, Huron, Kurian, Burson, Curzon

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Where is the Gurion family from?

You can see how Gurion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurion family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Gurion families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Gurion family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurion's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Gurion families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurion 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 Gurion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gurion. 100% of Gurion men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Gurion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurion 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Gurion. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gurion. For the veterans among your Gurion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurion lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Gurion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gurion in 1966 was 58, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurion 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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