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Gurule Family History

Gurule Name Meaning

Hispanic: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Grum, Dulude, Grupe, Gurley, Grube, Gural, Gumble, Hurdle, Grue

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Where is the Gurule family from?

You can see how Gurule families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurule family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurule families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 305 Gurule families living in New Mexico. This was about 81% of all the recorded Gurule's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Gurule families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurule surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gurule ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gurule. 45% of Gurule men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Gurule women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gurule were Sheep Herder and Maid. .

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Sheep Herder
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    21%
  • Housework
    21%
  • Maid
    17%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gurule. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurule 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Gurule. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gurule. For the veterans among your Gurule ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurule lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Gurule life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gurule in 1942 was 25, and 58 in 2004.

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