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Gurss Family History

Gurss 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: Guess, Guss, Grass, Gross, Glass, Buss, Hurst, Russ, Huss, Burns

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Where is the Gurss family from?

You can see how Gurss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurss family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gurss family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurss's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Gurss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurss 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 426 census records available for the last name Gurss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurss 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gurss. 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 49 military records available for the last name Gurss. For the veterans among your Gurss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurss lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Gurss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gurss in 1968 was 87, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurss 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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