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Gurtis Family History

Gurtis 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: Curtis, Kurtis, Burtis, Duris, Martis, Artis, Purvis, Gareis, Gurin

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Where is the Gurtis family from?

You can see how Gurtis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurtis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gurtis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Gurtis family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurtis's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Gurtis families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurtis 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 Gurtis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gurtis. 31% of Gurtis men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Glass Worker
    16%

What Gurtis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Gurtis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurtis 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Gurtis. 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 146 military records available for the last name Gurtis. For the veterans among your Gurtis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurtis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gurtis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gurtis in 1967 was 68, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurtis 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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