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Rourey Family History

Rourey 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: Mourey, Rousey, Courey, Rarey, Rodney, Journey, Noury, Coursey, Couey

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Where is the Rourey family from?

You can see how Rourey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rourey family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Rourey family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rourey's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Rourey families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rourey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Rourey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rourey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rourey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rourey. For the veterans among your Rourey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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