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Gurowski Family History

Gurowski 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: Turowski, Guzowski, Gutowski, Zurowski, Kurowski, Borowski, Zurawski

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Where is the Gurowski family from?

You can see how Gurowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gurowski families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Gurowski families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gurowski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gurowski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gurowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Gurowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurowski 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Gurowski. 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 88 military records available for the last name Gurowski. For the veterans among your Gurowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurowski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gurowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gurowski in 1967 was 78, and 70 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurowski 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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