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Gourlet Family History

Gourlet 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: Goulet, Gourley, Gurley, Bourret, Gorley, Bourget, Fournet, Goodlet

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Where is the Gourlet family from?

You can see how Gourlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gourlet family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Gourlet family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gourlet's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gourlet families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gourlet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Gourlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gourlet 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Gourlet. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gourlet. For the veterans among your Gourlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gourlet lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Gourlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gourlet in 1970 was 86, and 66 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gourlet ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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