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Gurra Family History

Gurra 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: Guerra, Gura, Murra, Gurr, Gurka, Gurry, Mura, Serra, Burr, Gupta

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Where is the Gurra family from?

You can see how Gurra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurra family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gurra families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurra's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Gurra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurra 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 Gurra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gurra. 50% of Gurra men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Gurra women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gurra were Truck Driver and Farm 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Box Maher
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

What Gurra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Gurra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurra 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Gurra. 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 38 military records available for the last name Gurra. For the veterans among your Gurra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurra lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Gurra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gurra in 1971 was 66, and 59 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurra 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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