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Gurlie Family History

Gurlie Name 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, Currie, Guile, Burlin, Gurin, Sorlie, Curlin, Durie, Urie

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Where is the Gurlie family from?

You can see how Gurlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurlie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurlie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gurlie family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurlie's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Gurlie families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurlie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gurlie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gurlie. 58% of Gurlie men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gurlie women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Gurlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurlie 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gurlie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Gurlie. For the veterans among your Gurlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurlie lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Gurlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gurlie in 1982 was 69, and 76 in 1998.

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