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Gurves Family History

Gurves 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: Purves, Gurley, Gorges, Purvis, Garvey, Gares, Gries, Burres, Surges

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Where is the Gurves family from?

You can see how Gurves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurves family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Gurves family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurves's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Gurves families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Gurves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurves 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 Gurves. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gurves. For the veterans among your Gurves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurves lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1986, in the United States, Gurves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gurves in 1977 was 90, and 91 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurves 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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