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Gurtin Family History

Gurtin 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, Guertin, Curtin, Gustin, Kurtin, Gurkin, Gartin, Austin

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Where is the Gurtin family from?

You can see how Gurtin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurtin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurtin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gurtin family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurtin's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Gurtin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurtin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gurtin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gurtin. 30% of Gurtin men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Gurtin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gurtin were Farmer 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
    30%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    37%
  • House Work
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
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Census Records

There are 960 census records available for the last name Gurtin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurtin 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Gurtin. 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 145 military records available for the last name Gurtin. For the veterans among your Gurtin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurtin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Gurtin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gurtin in 1976 was 69, and 89 in 1998.

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