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Gure Family History

Gure 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: Gore, Kure, Gura, Ure, Eure, Cure, Gere, Guse, Gue, Gude

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Where is the Gure family from?

You can see how Gure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gure family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gure families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Gure families living in Essex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gure's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Gure families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gure 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 Gure ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gure. 30% of Gure men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Labor
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

What Gure family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gure 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Gure. 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 678 military records available for the last name Gure. For the veterans among your Gure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gure lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Gure life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gure in 1971 was 83, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gure

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gure 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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