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Gurken Family History

Gurken 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: Gerken, Gurkin, Burken, Green, Uren, Turkel, Burden, Garten, Gulden

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Where is the Gurken family from?

You can see how Gurken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gurken families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gurken's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gurken families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Gurken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurken 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Gurken. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gurken. For the veterans among your Gurken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurken lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Gurken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gurken in 1970 was 73, and 89 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurken 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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