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Gurvine Family History

Gurvine 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: Grine, Irvine, Burbine, Gurin, Gervin, Garvin, Gustine, Gurkin

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Where is the Gurvine family from?

You can see how Gurvine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurvine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gurvine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gurvine families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gurvine's in USA. California had the highest population of Gurvine families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurvine 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 72 census records available for the last name Gurvine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurvine 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 Gurvine. 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 115 military records available for the last name Gurvine. For the veterans among your Gurvine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurvine lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Gurvine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gurvine in 1977 was 82, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurvine 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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