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Gurskie Family History

Gurskie 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: Gurske, Gurski, Gorski, Turski, Garske, Burski, Gurkin, Gursky

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Where is the Gurskie family from?

You can see how Gurskie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurskie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurskie families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gurskie families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurskie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gurskie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurskie 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 Gurskie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gurskie. 100% of Gurskie men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chauffeur
    100%

What Gurskie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Gurskie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurskie 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gurskie. 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 Gurskie. For the veterans among your Gurskie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurskie lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1988, in the United States, Gurskie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Gurskie in 1958 was 62, and 83 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurskie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurskie 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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