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Gourly Family History

Gourly 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: Gourley, Gourlay, Gurley, Noury, Gorny, Gourd, Mourey, Gory, Gorley

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Where is the Gourly family from?

You can see how Gourly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gourly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gourly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Gourly families living in Cheshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gourly's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Gourly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gourly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gourly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gourly. 50% of Gourly men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Gourly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gourly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gourly 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Gourly. 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 129 military records available for the last name Gourly. For the veterans among your Gourly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gourly lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Gourly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gourly in 1975 was 88, and 83 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gourly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gourly 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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