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Gurdish Family History

Gurdish 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: Gladish, Gerrish, Kordish, Budish, Furnish, Garrish, Urish, Furbish

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Where is the Gurdish family from?

You can see how Gurdish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurdish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gurdish family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gurdish's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Gurdish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurdish 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 48 census records available for the last name Gurdish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurdish 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gurdish. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gurdish. For the veterans among your Gurdish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurdish lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1982, in the United States, Gurdish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gurdish in 1974 was 45, and 58 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurdish 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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