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Gurkas Family History

Gurkas 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: Gurka, Buras, Farkas, Kuras, Gura, Urbas, Gras, Gurian, Gurman, Juras

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Where is the Gurkas family from?

You can see how Gurkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurkas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gurkas family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurkas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gurkas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurkas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Gurkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurkas 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gurkas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gurkas. For the veterans among your Gurkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurkas lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Gurkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gurkas in 1978 was 86, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurkas 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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