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Gurdin Family History

Gurdin 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: Burdin, Gurin, Gardin, Purdin, Guldin, Gurkin, Gourdin, Gordin

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Where is the Gurdin family from?

You can see how Gurdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurdin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurdin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Gurdin families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gurdin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gurdin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurdin 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 Gurdin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gurdin. 100% of Gurdin 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
    100%

What Gurdin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Gurdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurdin 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Gurdin. 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 76 military records available for the last name Gurdin. For the veterans among your Gurdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurdin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Gurdin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gurdin in 1949 was 41, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurdin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurdin 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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