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Gurvich Family History

Gurvich 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: Gurevich, Burich, Zuvich, Urich, Gerich, Gerlich, Jurich, Aurich

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Where is the Gurvich family from?

You can see how Gurvich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurvich family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Gurvich families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurvich's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Gurvich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurvich 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Gurvich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurvich 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 647 immigration records available for the last name Gurvich. 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 45 military records available for the last name Gurvich. For the veterans among your Gurvich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurvich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gurvich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gurvich in 1966 was 59, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurvich 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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