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Gurlt Family History

Gurlt 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: Gerlt, Gault, Hurst, Gurley, Gort, Gust, Guell, Gullo, Burt, Zurlo

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Where is the Gurlt family from?

You can see how Gurlt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurlt family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Gurlt families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Gurlt family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurlt's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gurlt families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Gurlt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurlt 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gurlt. 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 112 military records available for the last name Gurlt. For the veterans among your Gurlt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurlt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Gurlt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gurlt in 1970 was 86, and 57 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurlt 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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