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Gurmann Family History

Gurmann 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: Gurman, Gutmann, Germann, German, Germain, Gorman, Bermann, Furman

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Where is the Gurmann family from?

You can see how Gurmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gurmann families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gurmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurmann 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 74 census records available for the last name Gurmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurmann 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Gurmann. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gurmann. For the veterans among your Gurmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurmann lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Gurmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gurmann in 1976 was 62, and 90 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurmann 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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