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Gurriock Family History

Gurriock 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: Garrick, Gerrick, Herrick, Merrick, Garlick, Durick, Derrick, Gullick

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Where is the Gurriock family from?

You can see how Gurriock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurriock family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1871. The most Gurriock families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Gurriock families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurriock's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Gurriock families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Gurriock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurriock 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gurriock. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gurriock. For the veterans among your Gurriock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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