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Goureay Family History

Goureay 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: Gourlay, Goudeau, Mourey, Gourley, Gorey, Courey, Gourneau, Goudreau

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Where is the Goureay family from?

You can see how Goureay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goureay family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Goureay families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Goureay's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Goureay families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Goureay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goureay 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Goureay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Goureay. For the veterans among your Goureay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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