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Rourie Family History

Rourie 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: Rorie, Lourie, Rourke, Nourie, Bourne, Norrie, Corrie, Comrie, Durie

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Where is the Rourie family from?

You can see how Rourie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rourie family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Rourie families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Rourie family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rourie's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Rourie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rourie 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 27 census records available for the last name Rourie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rourie 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rourie. 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 Rourie. For the veterans among your Rourie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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