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Gourski Family History

Gourski 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: Gorski, Gurski, Borski, Turski, Golubski, Burski, Gurske, Gursky

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Where is the Gourski family from?

You can see how Gourski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gourski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gourski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gourski families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gourski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gourski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gourski 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 85 census records available for the last name Gourski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gourski 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gourski. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gourski. For the veterans among your Gourski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gourski lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1977, in the United States, Gourski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gourski in 1971 was 82, and 92 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gourski 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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