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Gursen Family History

Gursen 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: Green, Uren, Burden, Garten, Gulden, Gurley, Buren, Gruen, Gren

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Where is the Gursen family from?

You can see how Gursen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gursen family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Gursen family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gursen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gursen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gursen 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 54 census records available for the last name Gursen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gursen 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gursen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gursen. For the veterans among your Gursen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gursen lifespan?

Average Gursen life expectancy in 1991 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gursen 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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