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Gursch Family History

Gursch 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: Bursch, Gersch, Mursch, Gunsch, Gutsch, Hirsch, Burich, Kirsch

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Where is the Gursch family from?

You can see how Gursch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gursch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gursch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gursch families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Gursch's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Gursch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gursch 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 95 census records available for the last name Gursch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gursch 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Gursch. 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 79 military records available for the last name Gursch. For the veterans among your Gursch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gursch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Gursch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gursch in 1963 was 75, and 93 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gursch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gursch 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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