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Gurgan Family History

Gurgan Surname Meaning

reduced from Mac Geargáin see McGurgan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gurgan family from?

You can see how Gurgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurgan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurgan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gurgan families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurgan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gurgan families in 1891.
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What did your Gurgan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gurgan. 100% of Gurgan 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Gurgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurgan 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Gurgan. 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 60 military records available for the last name Gurgan. For the veterans among your Gurgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurgan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Gurgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Gurgan in 1962 was 72, and 61 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurgan 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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