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Gmur Family History

Gmur Name 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: Gbur, Gour, Gu, Guo, Mun, Omar, Mura, Amor, Kaur, Tur

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Where is the Gmur family from?

You can see how Gmur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gmur family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gmur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Gmur families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gmur's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gmur families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gmur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gmur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gmur. 50% of Gmur men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gmur women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Gmur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gmur 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Gmur. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 82 military records available for the last name Gmur. For the veterans among your Gmur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gmur lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gmur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gmur in 1965 was 78, and 89 in 2003.

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