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Gurdey Family History

Gurdey 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: Gurley, Gurney, Gulley, Burden, Gulden, Garde, Murley, Turley, Curley

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Where is the Gurdey family from?

You can see how Gurdey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurdey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurdey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gurdey family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurdey's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Gurdey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurdey 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 72 census records available for the last name Gurdey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurdey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gurdey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gurdey. For the veterans among your Gurdey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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