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Gourlie Family History

Gourlie Surname Meaning

see Gourlay.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gourlie family from?

You can see how Gourlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gourlie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gourlie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Gourlie families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Gourlie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gourlie families in 1891.
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What did your Gourlie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gourlie. 59% of Gourlie men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gourlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gourlie 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Gourlie. 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 155 military records available for the last name Gourlie. For the veterans among your Gourlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gourlie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gourlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gourlie in 1965 was 82, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gourlie 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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