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Gourtay Family History

Gourtay 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, Gotay, Gourley, Gray, Gorman, Courtney, Court, Gupta, Murray

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Where is the Gourtay family from?

You can see how Gourtay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gourtay family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Gourtay families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gourtay's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gourtay families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Gourtay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gourtay 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gourtay. 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 military records available for the last name Gourtay. For the veterans among your Gourtay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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