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Gourle Family History

Gourle 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: Gourley, Bourne, Gurley, Gore, Gorse, Gole, Guile, Houle, Gourd

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Where is the Gourle family from?

You can see how Gourle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gourle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gourle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Gourle families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gourle's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gourle families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gourle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Gourle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gourle 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gourle. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gourle. For the veterans among your Gourle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gourle lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1997, in the United States, Gourle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gourle in 1989 was 61, and 62 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gourle 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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