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Gurlen Family History

Gurlen 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: Gurley, Green, Mullen, Gulley, Uren, Burden, Garten, Gulden, Cullen

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Where is the Gurlen family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Houseworker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gurlen. 100% of Gurlen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gurlen women worked as a Houseworker.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Gurlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurlen 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gurlen. 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 Gurlen. For the veterans among your Gurlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurlen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gurlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gurlen in 1966 was 66, and 39 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurlen 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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