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Gurries Family History

Gurries 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: Currie, Burrier, Ferries, Garriss, Dorries, Gerrits, Gries, Burres

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Where is the Gurries family from?

You can see how Gurries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurries family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurries families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gurries family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gurries's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Gurries families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurries 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 Gurries ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gurries. 100% of Gurries women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Gurries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurries 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gurries. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gurries. For the veterans among your Gurries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurries lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Gurries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gurries in 1971 was 78, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurries 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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