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Gurtiss Family History

Gurtiss 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: Curtiss, Curtis, Garriss, Burriss, Greiss, Furniss, Justiss, Kurtis

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Where is the Gurtiss family from?

You can see how Gurtiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurtiss family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gurtiss families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurtiss's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gurtiss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurtiss 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 25 census records available for the last name Gurtiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurtiss 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gurtiss. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gurtiss. For the veterans among your Gurtiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurtiss lifespan?

Average Gurtiss life expectancy in 2000 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurtiss 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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