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Gurley Family History

Gurley Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): altered form of Gourley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gurley family from?

You can see how Gurley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Gurley families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Gurley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gurley families in 1891.
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What did your Gurley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Builder plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gurley. 100% of Gurley men worked as a Master Builder plasterer and 82% of Gurley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Builder plasterer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Retired School Mistress
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Gurley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gurley. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Gurley. For the veterans among your Gurley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gurley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gurley in 1944 was 23, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurley 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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