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Gurta Family History

Gurta 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: Gupta, Kurta, Gura, Gurka, Hurta, Mura, Guerra, Huhta, Dura, Garth

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Where is the Gurta family from?

You can see how Gurta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gurta family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gurta's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Gurta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurta 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 88 census records available for the last name Gurta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurta 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gurta. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gurta. For the veterans among your Gurta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurta lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Gurta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gurta in 1988 was 57, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurta 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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