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Gurwich Family History

Gurwich 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: Burich, Norwich, Urich, Gerich, Gerlich, Jurich, Horwich, Aurich

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Where is the Gurwich family from?

You can see how Gurwich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurwich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gurwich family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurwich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gurwich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurwich 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 28 census records available for the last name Gurwich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurwich 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gurwich. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gurwich. For the veterans among your Gurwich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurwich lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1987, in the United States, Gurwich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gurwich in 1980 was 84, and 74 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurwich 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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