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Gurtek Family History

Gurtek 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: Turek, Garten, Gurley, Greek, Gurtler, Bartek, Zurek, Gunter, Gurtner

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Where is the Gurtek family from?

You can see how Gurtek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurtek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gurtek family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurtek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gurtek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurtek 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 25 census records available for the last name Gurtek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurtek 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gurtek. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gurtek. For the veterans among your Gurtek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurtek lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Gurtek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gurtek in 1975 was 74, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurtek 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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