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Gowrlie Family History

Gowrlie 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: Sorlie, Fowlie, Lowrie, Gorrie, Gornik, Gottlieb, Gore, Gorse, Gole

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Where is the Gowrlie family from?

You can see how Gowrlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowrlie family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 10 Gowrlie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowrlie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gowrlie families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Gowrlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowrlie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gowrlie. 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 Gowrlie. For the veterans among your Gowrlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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