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Gurgel Family History

Gurgel Surname Meaning

Perhaps from German Gurgel ‘throat’ a nickname for a drinker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gurgel family from?

You can see how Gurgel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurgel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurgel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Gurgel families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gurgel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gurgel families in 1891.
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What did your Gurgel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gurgel. 56% of Gurgel 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
    56%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Gurgel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Gurgel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurgel 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Gurgel. 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 171 military records available for the last name Gurgel. For the veterans among your Gurgel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurgel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gurgel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gurgel in 1955 was 64, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurgel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurgel 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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