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Gurwin Family History

Gurwin 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: Gurin, Gerwin, Urwin, Gurkin, Turpin, Darwin, Unwin, Burdin, Turin

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Where is the Gurwin family from?

You can see how Gurwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurwin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gurwin families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurwin's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Gurwin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gurwin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gurwin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Gurwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurwin 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gurwin. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gurwin. For the veterans among your Gurwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurwin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gurwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gurwin in 1968 was 55, and 80 in 2003.

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