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Gurske Name Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Polish and Jewish Gurski or of its much more common cognate Górski (see Gorski ).

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


Similar surnames: Gurski, Gursky, Garske, Gorsky, Gustke, Buske, Gorski, Garski

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Where is the Gurske family from?

You can see how Gurske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurske family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Gurske families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gurske's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gurske families in 1880.
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What did your Gurske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Crane Operator and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gurske. 50% of Gurske men worked as a Crane Operator and 34% of Gurske women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gurske were Retired and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Crane Operator
    50%
  • Retired
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
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What Gurske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Gurske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurske 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Gurske. 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 249 military records available for the last name Gurske. For the veterans among your Gurske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurske lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gurske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gurske in 1964 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

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