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Guroe Family History

Guroe 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: Guo, Grove, Garde, Gero, Gurley, Gore, Puro, Huron, Gorse, Turo

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Where is the Guroe family from?

You can see how Guroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guroe family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Guroe families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Guroe's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Guroe families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Guroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guroe 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Guroe. 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 Guroe. For the veterans among your Guroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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