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Gurke Family History

Gurke 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: Burke, Gurka, Gurske, Guske, Gerke, Turke, Turk, Duke, Turkel, Berke

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Where is the Gurke family from?

You can see how Gurke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gurke families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gurke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gurke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurke 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 Gurke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gurke. 37% of Gurke men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Gurke women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gurke were Agent and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Agent
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Gurke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gurke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurke 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Gurke. 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 634 military records available for the last name Gurke. For the veterans among your Gurke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gurke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gurke in 1959 was 42, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurke 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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