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Gurven Family History

Gurven 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: Garven, Green, Uren, Burden, Garten, Gulden, Gurley, Buren, Gruen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurven 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 36 census records available for the last name Gurven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurven 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gurven. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gurven. For the veterans among your Gurven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurven lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Gurven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gurven in 1973 was 62, and 91 in 1999.

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