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Gurtoff Family History

Gurtoff 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: Turoff, Gerloff, Groff, Shroff, Duboff, Orloff, Griff, Goff, Grof

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Where is the Gurtoff family from?

You can see how Gurtoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurtoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gurtoff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurtoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gurtoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Gurtoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurtoff 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gurtoff. 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 Gurtoff. For the veterans among your Gurtoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurtoff lifespan?

Average Gurtoff life expectancy in 1972 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurtoff 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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