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Gurska Family History

Gurska 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: Gurka, Gurske, Gurski, Gursky, Gura, Gorski, Huska, Gaska, Muska

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Where is the Gurska family from?

You can see how Gurska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gurska families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gurska's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gurska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gurska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gurska. 30% of Gurska men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gurska women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Gurska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Gurska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurska 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Gurska. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gurska. For the veterans among your Gurska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurska lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1998, in the United States, Gurska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gurska in 1953 was 55, and 75 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurska 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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