Gurshaw Family History

Gurshaw 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: Kershaw, Upshaw, Forshaw, Warshaw, Bushaw, Harshaw, Cutshaw, Shaw, Burnham, Henshaw

12	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
1	Immigration Records
12	Census and Voter Lists

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Where is the Gurshaw family from?

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

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurshaw 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 Gurshaw family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 12 census records available for the last name Gurshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurshaw census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Gurshaw. 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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What is the average Gurshaw lifespan?

Average Gurshaw life expectancy in 1988 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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Gurshaw Surname Meaning

Where is the Gurshaw family from?

What Gurshaw family records will you find?

Census Record

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Passenger List

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What is the average Gurshaw lifespan?

Average Gurshaw life expectancy in 1988 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

Gurshaw Family History

Gurshaw Surname Meaning

25 record(s) for Gurshaw

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Where is the Gurshaw family from?

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Passenger List

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What is the average Gurshaw lifespan?

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Gurshaw Surname Meaning

25 record(s) for Gurshaw

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Where is the Gurshaw family from?

What Gurshaw family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

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What is the average Gurshaw lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gurshaw family tree

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