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Gurtlinger Family History

Gurtlinger 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: Garlinger, Curtsinger, Durflinger, Gettinger, Gittinger, Groninger

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Where is the Gurtlinger family from?

You can see how Gurtlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurtlinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gurtlinger family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gurtlinger's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gurtlinger families in 1920.
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What did your Gurtlinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Gurtlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurtlinger 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gurtlinger. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gurtlinger. For the veterans among your Gurtlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurtlinger lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Gurtlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gurtlinger in 1974 was 55, and 82 in 1996.

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