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Gurganious Name Meaning

Variant of Gurganus a surname of Welsh origin.

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


Similar surnames: Gurganus, Gainous, Gargano, Jurgenson, Guggino, Burgan, Guirguis

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Where is the Gurganious family from?

You can see how Gurganious families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurganious family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurganious families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Gurganious families living in North Carolina. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gurganious's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Gurganious families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurganious surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gurganious ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gurganious. 47% of Gurganious men worked as a Farmer and 87% of Gurganious women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gurganious were Farming and Laborer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    87%
  • Laborer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gurganious. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurganious 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gurganious. 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 559 military records available for the last name Gurganious. For the veterans among your Gurganious ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurganious lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Gurganious life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gurganious in 1948 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

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