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Gurely Family History

Gurely 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: Gurley, Guell, Gugel, Gately, Grell, Gurney, Urey, Furey, Durel

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Where is the Gurely family from?

You can see how Gurely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurely family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gurely families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Gurely family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurely's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gurely families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Gurely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurely 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gurely. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gurely. For the veterans among your Gurely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurely 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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