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Gurovitz Family History

Gurovitz 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: Gurewitz, Gurwitz, Hurvitz, Horovitz, Garlitz, Gritz, Horowitz

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Where is the Gurovitz family from?

You can see how Gurovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gurovitz family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gurovitz's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Gurovitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Gurovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurovitz 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Gurovitz. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gurovitz. For the veterans among your Gurovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurovitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Gurovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gurovitz in 1963 was 74, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurovitz 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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