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Nurrie Family History

Nurrie 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: Currie, Norrie, Murrie, Nurre, Norris, Nurmi, Burrier, Corrie, Murrin

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Where is the Nurrie family from?

You can see how Nurrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nurrie family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Nurrie family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nurrie's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Nurrie families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Nurrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nurrie 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Nurrie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nurrie. For the veterans among your Nurrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nurrie lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Nurrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nurrie in 1979 was 77, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nurrie 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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