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Gurtshaw Family History

Gurtshaw 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: Cutshaw, Kershaw, Earnshaw, Grimshaw, Burdeshaw, Upshaw, Gresham

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Where is the Gurtshaw family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurtshaw 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 Gurtshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fame Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gurtshaw. 100% of Gurtshaw men worked as a Fame 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

  • Fame Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Gurtshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurtshaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gurtshaw. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gurtshaw. For the veterans among your Gurtshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurtshaw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Gurtshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gurtshaw in 1963 was 75, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurtshaw 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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