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Gureski Family History

Gureski 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: Gurski, Gurecki, Qureshi, Gorski, Gorecki, Turski, Burski, Uresti

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Where is the Gureski family from?

You can see how Gureski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gureski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gureski families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gureski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gureski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gureski 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 Gureski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Gureski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Gureski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gureski 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gureski. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gureski. For the veterans among your Gureski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gureski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gureski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gureski in 1965 was 71, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gureski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gureski 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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