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Gurlin Family History

Gurlin 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: Burlin, Gurin, Curlin, Gurkin, Garlin, Karlin, Berlin, Carlin, Turpin

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Where is the Gurlin family from?

You can see how Gurlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurlin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Gurlin families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurlin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gurlin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurlin 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 Gurlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gurlin. 37% of Gurlin 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%
  • Machinist
    28%
  • Janitor
    19%
  • Unemployed
    19%

What Gurlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Gurlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurlin 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Gurlin. 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 127 military records available for the last name Gurlin. For the veterans among your Gurlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurlin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gurlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gurlin in 1966 was 72, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurlin 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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