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Gouralay Family History

Gouralay 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: Gourlay, Gourley, Gurley, Garraway, Boulay, Goral, Gormley, Gorley

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Where is the Gouralay family from?

You can see how Gouralay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouralay family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gouralay families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Gouralay's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Gouralay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Gouralay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouralay 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 Gouralay. 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 Gouralay. For the veterans among your Gouralay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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