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Gurel Family History

Gurel 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: Gugel, Durel, Guel, Burel, Gural, Borel, Turek, Gabel, Uren, Turkel

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Where is the Gurel family from?

You can see how Gurel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Gurel families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gurel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurel 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 Gurel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hatter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gurel. 100% of Gurel men worked as a Hatter.

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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

  • Hatter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Gurel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurel 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Gurel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gurel. For the veterans among your Gurel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Gurel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gurel in 1969 was 79, and 76 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurel 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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