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Gurgo Family History

Gurgo 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: Urgo, Burgo, Murgo, Guo, Turco, Gero, Virgo, Burg, Puro, Turo

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Where is the Gurgo family from?

You can see how Gurgo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurgo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurgo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gurgo families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurgo's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Gurgo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurgo 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 Gurgo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gurgo. 82% of Gurgo 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
    82%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Gurgo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Gurgo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurgo 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Gurgo. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gurgo. For the veterans among your Gurgo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurgo lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Gurgo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gurgo in 1974 was 86, and 78 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurgo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurgo 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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