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Gurash Family History

Gurash 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: Grass, Grosh, Buras, Kuras, Rash, Gura, Suresh, Barash, Brash, Gash

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Where is the Gurash family from?

You can see how Gurash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurash family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gurash families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gurash's in USA. California had the highest population of Gurash families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurash 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 122 census records available for the last name Gurash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurash 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gurash. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gurash. For the veterans among your Gurash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurash lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gurash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gurash in 1965 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurash 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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