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Gurko Family History

Gurko 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: Turko, Yurko, Gurka, Turk, Guo, Turco, Gero, Puro, Perko, Turo

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Where is the Gurko family from?

You can see how Gurko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gurko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gurko families living in Louisiana. This was about 23% of all the recorded Gurko's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gurko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurko 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 Gurko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gurko. 37% of Gurko men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Miner
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

What Gurko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Gurko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurko 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Gurko. 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 102 military records available for the last name Gurko. For the veterans among your Gurko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurko lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Gurko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gurko in 1965 was 77, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurko 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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