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Gurin Family History

Gurin Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name for someone from the village of Gury in Belarus.

Russian: patronymic from the personal name Gura, a pet form of Guriy, ultimately from Hebrew gur ‘(lion) cub’.

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


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You can see how Gurin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Gurin families living in Quebec. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gurin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gurin families in 1911.
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What did your Gurin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Pcheur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gurin. 100% of Gurin men worked as a Pcheur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Pcheur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gurin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurin 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 944 immigration records available for the last name Gurin. 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 315 military records available for the last name Gurin. For the veterans among your Gurin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gurin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gurin in 1963 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurin 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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