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Gourjian Family History

Gourjian 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: Gurian, Gourdin, Gorman, Kurian, Georgian, Gouveia, Gurin, Gurman

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Where is the Gourjian family from?

You can see how Gourjian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gourjian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gourjian family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gourjian's in USA. California had the highest population of Gourjian families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Gourjian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gourjian 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gourjian. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gourjian. For the veterans among your Gourjian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gourjian lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Gourjian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gourjian in 1969 was 70, and 94 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gourjian 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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