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Gurish Family History

Gurish 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: Urish, Burich, Grosh, Duris, Grist, Suresh, Krish, Huish, Drish

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Where is the Gurish family from?

You can see how Gurish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurish family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Gurish families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurish's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Gurish families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurish 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 Gurish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gurish. 50% of Gurish men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Gurish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Gurish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurish 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gurish. 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 34 military records available for the last name Gurish. For the veterans among your Gurish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurish lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Gurish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gurish in 1975 was 82, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurish 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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