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Gurlleland Family History

Gurlleland 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: Gilleland, Gilliland, Garland, Roseland, Ireland, Ulland, Greenland

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Where is the Gurlleland family from?

You can see how Gurlleland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurlleland family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Gurlleland families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Gurlleland family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurlleland's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gurlleland families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Gurlleland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurlleland 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gurlleland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gurlleland. For the veterans among your Gurlleland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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