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Gurgol Family History

Gurgol 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: Gogol, Gugel, Urgo, Burgo, Gurrola, Gergel, Murgo, Gudgel, Burgos

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Where is the Gurgol family from?

You can see how Gurgol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurgol family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gurgol family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurgol's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gurgol families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurgol 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 Gurgol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Core Maker and Weeder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gurgol. 34% of Gurgol men worked as a Core Maker and 100% of Gurgol women worked as a Weeder.

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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

  • Core Maker
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Crane Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weeder
    100%

What Gurgol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Gurgol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurgol 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gurgol. 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 32 military records available for the last name Gurgol. For the veterans among your Gurgol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurgol lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gurgol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gurgol in 1968 was 87, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurgol 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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