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Gurzenda Family History

Gurzenda 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: Urenda, Grenda, Gironda, Merenda, Renda, Granda, Guzzetta, Huizenga

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Where is the Gurzenda family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurzenda 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 Gurzenda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gurzenda. 100% of Gurzenda women worked as an Operator.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Gurzenda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Gurzenda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurzenda 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Gurzenda. 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 61 military records available for the last name Gurzenda. For the veterans among your Gurzenda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurzenda lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Gurzenda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gurzenda in 1951 was 44, and 58 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurzenda 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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