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Geurin Name Meaning

Altered form of French Guérin (see Guerin ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gearin, Gurin, Guin, Gerren, Perin, Merin, Gervin, Gerring, Petrin

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Where is the Geurin family from?

You can see how Geurin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geurin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Geurin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Geurin families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Geurin's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Geurin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geurin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geurin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geurin. 38% of Geurin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Geurin women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geurin were Salesman and Saleslady. .

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Geurin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geurin 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Geurin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 409 military records available for the last name Geurin. For the veterans among your Geurin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geurin lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Geurin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Geurin in 1946 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

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