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Gurty Family History

Gurty 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: Murty, Girty, Gurry, Guity, Gray, Bury, Gupta, Dury, Jury, Gurley

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Where is the Gurty family from?

You can see how Gurty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gurty families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Gurty families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurty's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gurty families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Gurty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurty 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Gurty. 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 136 military records available for the last name Gurty. For the veterans among your Gurty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurty lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Gurty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gurty in 1985 was 79, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurty 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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