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Gurfein Family History

Gurfein 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: Gurin, Gutwein, Grein, Murfin, Gerfen, Gurkin, Guffin, Burfeind

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Where is the Gurfein family from?

You can see how Gurfein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurfein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gurfein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gurfein families living in Shropshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gurfein's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Gurfein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurfein 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 Gurfein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gurfein. 43% of Gurfein men worked as an Owner and 100% of Gurfein women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Owner
    43%
  • Merchant
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Gurfein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Gurfein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurfein 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Gurfein. 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 96 military records available for the last name Gurfein. For the veterans among your Gurfein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurfein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gurfein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gurfein in 1963 was 78, and 36 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurfein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurfein 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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