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Gurski Family History

Gurski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Górski (see Gorski).

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


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Where is the Gurski family from?

You can see how Gurski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Gurski families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gurski's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gurski families in 1911.
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What did your Gurski ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gurski. 67% of Gurski men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%

What Gurski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gurski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurski 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gurski. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gurski. For the veterans among your Gurski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurski lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gurski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gurski in 1950 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurski 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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