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Gursha Family History

Gursha 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: Gura, Gush, Gosha, Guha, Gurka, Gersh, Gurske, Gurski, Gursky, Forsha

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Where is the Gursha family from?

You can see how Gursha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gursha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gursha family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gursha's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gursha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gursha 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 78 census records available for the last name Gursha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gursha 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gursha. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gursha. For the veterans among your Gursha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gursha lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Gursha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gursha in 1963 was 66, and 73 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gursha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gursha 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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