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Gurcan Family History

Gurcan 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, Gurman, German, Guan, Gorman, Duncan, Urban, Furman, Kurian

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Where is the Gurcan family from?

You can see how Gurcan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurcan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gurcan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Gurcan family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurcan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gurcan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurcan 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 22 census records available for the last name Gurcan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurcan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gurcan. 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 Gurcan. For the veterans among your Gurcan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurcan lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1988, in the United States, Gurcan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gurcan in 1982 was 65, and 74 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurcan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurcan 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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