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Gurdie Family History

Gurdie 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: Purdie, Garde, Geddie, Currie, Burdin, Guardia, Gurin, Goldie, Durie

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Where is the Gurdie family from?

You can see how Gurdie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurdie family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Gurdie families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Gurdie families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurdie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gurdie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurdie 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 45 census records available for the last name Gurdie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurdie 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gurdie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gurdie. For the veterans among your Gurdie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurdie 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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