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Kergourlay Family History

Kergourlay 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, Pergola, Gourley, Kennerly, Gurley, Vergara, Keighley

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Where is the Kergourlay family from?

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

What Kergourlay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Kergourlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kergourlay 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kergourlay. 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 Kergourlay. For the veterans among your Kergourlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kergourlay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kergourlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kergourlay in 1963 was 61, and 84 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kergourlay 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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