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Gury Family History

Gury 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: Bury, Dury, Jury, Guy, Ury, Gura, Gery, Rury, Gory, Gary

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Where is the Gury family from?

You can see how Gury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gury family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gury families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Gury families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Gury's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gury families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gury. 75% of Gury women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Barmaid Public Bar
    25%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gury 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 894 immigration records available for the last name Gury. 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 173 military records available for the last name Gury. For the veterans among your Gury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gury lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Gury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gury in 1964 was 48, and 94 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gury

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gury 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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