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Gurges Family History

Gurges 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: Gorges, Surges, Garges, Burges, Gerges, Burger, Burgess, Gurley

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Where is the Gurges family from?

You can see how Gurges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurges family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurges families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gurges families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gurges's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gurges families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Gurges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurges 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gurges. 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 102 military records available for the last name Gurges. For the veterans among your Gurges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurges lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1988, in the United States, Gurges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gurges in 1978 was 17, and 73 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurges 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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