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Gurdis Family History

Gurdis 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: Curtis, Duris, Purvis, Burdin, Guardia, Gareis, Mundis, Dardis, Gurin

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Where is the Gurdis family from?

You can see how Gurdis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurdis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurdis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gurdis family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gurdis's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Gurdis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurdis 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 142 census records available for the last name Gurdis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurdis 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 Gurdis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gurdis. For the veterans among your Gurdis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurdis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Gurdis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gurdis in 1972 was 78, and 90 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurdis 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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