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Gurlee Family History

Gurlee 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, Purlee, Curlee, Gurnee, Gulley, Murley, Turley, Curley

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Where is the Gurlee family from?

You can see how Gurlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurlee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gurlee family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurlee's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gurlee families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Gurlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurlee 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gurlee. 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 Gurlee. For the veterans among your Gurlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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