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Paurie Family History

Paurie 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: Laurie, Patrie, Marie, Paris, Mauri, Laurin, Paule, Lauri, Paulin

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Where is the Paurie family from?

You can see how Paurie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paurie family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Paurie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Paurie family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paurie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Paurie families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Paurie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paurie 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Paurie. 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 military records available for the last name Paurie. For the veterans among your Paurie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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