Gurman Family History

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Gurman Name Meaning

Dutch: from the personal name Goeder (from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements god ‘good’) + man ‘man’. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): etymology unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: German, Gutman, Guzman, Gorman, Gusman, Turman, Derman, Sturman

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Gurman Family Origin

Where is the Gurman family from?

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You can see how Gurman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gurman families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 58 Gurman families living in Hampshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gurman's in the UK. Hampshire had the highest population of Gurman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Gurman Family Occupations

What did your Gurman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Gurman. 7% of Gurman men worked as a Gardener and 56% of Gurman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gurman were Bricklayer Labourer and Elementary School Teacher

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Gardener
    7%
  • Beiler Attendant
    4%
  • Bricklayer
    4%
  • Bricklayer Labourer
    4%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    56%
  • Clerk
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    3%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Gurman Historical Records

What Gurman family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gurman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gurman. 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 Card

There are 644 military records available for the last name Gurman. For the veterans among your Gurman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Gurman Life Expectancy

What is the average Gurman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gurman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gurman in 1960 was 44, and 100 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurman 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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