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Gursche Family History

Gursche 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: Bursch, Urschel, Gersch, Rusche, Mursch, Gunsch, Gutsch, Gurske

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Where is the Gursche family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gursche 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 Gursche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gursche. 100% of Gursche women worked as a Nurse.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Gursche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gursche 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gursche. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gursche. For the veterans among your Gursche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gursche lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1994, in the United States, Gursche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gursche in 1991 was 84, and 91 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gursche 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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