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Gurker Family History

Gurker 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: Burker, Turner, Marker, Tucker, Burger, Kerker, Garner, Turkel

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Where is the Gurker family from?

You can see how Gurker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gurker families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gurker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurker 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 79 census records available for the last name Gurker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurker 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gurker. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gurker. For the veterans among your Gurker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1968, in the United States, Gurker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gurker in 1963 was 73, and 81 in 1968.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurker 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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