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Gurgens Family History

Gurgens 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: Jurgens, Burgess, Gorges, Gurganus, Mergens, Jergens, Surges, Garges

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Where is the Gurgens family from?

You can see how Gurgens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurgens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurgens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gurgens families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gurgens's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gurgens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurgens 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 Gurgens ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Gurgens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurgens 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Gurgens. 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 42 military records available for the last name Gurgens. For the veterans among your Gurgens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurgens lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gurgens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gurgens in 1969 was 73, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurgens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurgens 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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