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Gurung Family History

Gurung Surname Meaning

Nepali: ethnic name from the name of the Gurung people of Nepal.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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

There are 22 census records available for the last name Gurung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurung 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gurung. 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 937 military records available for the last name Gurung. For the veterans among your Gurung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurung lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Gurung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gurung in 1996 was 31, and 25 in 2003.

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