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Gurvic Family History

Gurvic 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: Purvis, Gurin, Gervin, Garvin, Gurkin, Curvin, Gurevich, Girvin

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Where is the Gurvic family from?

You can see how Gurvic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurvic family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Gurvic families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurvic's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gurvic families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurvic surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gurvic ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Gurvic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurvic 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Gurvic. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gurvic. For the veterans among your Gurvic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurvic lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1997, in the United States, Gurvic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gurvic in 1993 was 73, and 72 in 1997.

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