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Gurick Family History

Gurick 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: Durick, Gulick, Urick, Zurick, Burick, Jurick, Yurick, Brick, Quick

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Where is the Gurick family from?

You can see how Gurick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gurick families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Gurick families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurick's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gurick families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurick 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 Gurick ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Loader
    100%

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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Gurick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurick 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 Gurick. 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 62 military records available for the last name Gurick. For the veterans among your Gurick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gurick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gurick in 1963 was 79, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurick 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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