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Uran Family History

Uran Name Meaning

Slovenian: nickname from an old spelling of vran ‘raven crow’ or ‘black horse’. Spanish: unexplained. Welsh: variant of Uren . This form of the surname is now rare in Britain. Turkish: ornamental name from Uran a regional variant of the personal name Orhan borne by one of the early Ottoman rulers (in the 14th century) and interpreted as ‘the capable skilled one’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bran, Ban, Duran, Ulan, Bean, Uren, Wren, Kean, Urman, Urian

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Where is the Uran family from?

You can see how Uran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uran family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Uran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Uran families living in New Brunswick. This was about 42% of all the recorded Uran's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Uran families in 1911.
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What did your Uran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uran. 41% of Uran men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Uran women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Uran were Auditor and Waitress. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Auditor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Uran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uran 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Uran. 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 783 military records available for the last name Uran. For the veterans among your Uran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uran lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Uran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Uran in 1957 was 54, and 66 in 2004.

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