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Gourdel Family History

Gourdel Surname 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: Godel, Gourd, Gundel, Gourley, Goude, Gourdin, Gorder, Jourden

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Where is the Gourdel family from?

You can see how Gourdel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gourdel family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Gourdel families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Gourdel's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Gourdel families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Gourdel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gourdel 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gourdel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Gourdel. For the veterans among your Gourdel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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