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Gurtisen Family History

Gurtisen 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: Greisen, Garten, Curtis, Gurtler, Gurin, Grise, Guise, Guertin

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Where is the Gurtisen family from?

You can see how Gurtisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurtisen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurtisen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gurtisen families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurtisen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gurtisen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurtisen 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 27 census records available for the last name Gurtisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurtisen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gurtisen. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gurtisen. For the veterans among your Gurtisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurtisen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Gurtisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gurtisen in 1970 was 64, and 66 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurtisen 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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