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Gurb Family History

Gurb 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: Garb, Gura, Gurr, Curb, Turk, Guan, Gu, Guo, Gunn, Mura

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Where is the Gurb family from?

You can see how Gurb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurb family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gurb family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurb's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Gurb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurb 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 58 census records available for the last name Gurb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurb 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gurb. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gurb. For the veterans among your Gurb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurb lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1976, in the United States, Gurb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gurb in 1971 was 88, and 75 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurb 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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