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Gurkis Family History

Gurkis 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: Gurkin, Curtis, Duris, Purvis, Gareis, Gurin, Sarkis, Burkins, Durkin

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Where is the Gurkis family from?

You can see how Gurkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurkis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gurkis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurkis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gurkis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurkis 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 27 census records available for the last name Gurkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurkis 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Gurkis. 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 Gurkis. For the veterans among your Gurkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurkis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Gurkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gurkis in 1964 was 87, and 88 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurkis 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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