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Gurlitz Family History

Gurlitz 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: Garlitz, Gerlitz, Gurwitz, Gritz, Gerbitz, Goerlitz, Gerwitz, Gitlitz

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Where is the Gurlitz family from?

You can see how Gurlitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurlitz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gurlitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Gurlitz families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurlitz's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gurlitz families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurlitz 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 150 census records available for the last name Gurlitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurlitz 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gurlitz. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gurlitz. For the veterans among your Gurlitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurlitz lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Gurlitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gurlitz in 1973 was 60, and 106 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurlitz 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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