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Gurian Family History

Gurian Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): unexplained. Italian (Veneto): from a personal name derived from Gorio a short form of Gregorio.

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


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Where is the Gurian family from?

You can see how Gurian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gurian families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gurian's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gurian families in 1891.
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What did your Gurian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gurian. 18% of Gurian men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Gurian women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gurian were Attendant and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Attendant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gurian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurian 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 698 immigration records available for the last name Gurian. 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 379 military records available for the last name Gurian. For the veterans among your Gurian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurian lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gurian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gurian in 1962 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurian 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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