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Urania Family History

Urania 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: Uranga, Rana, Ranta, Anania, Franca, Francia, Raia, Arana, Randa

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Where is the Urania family from?

You can see how Urania families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urania family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Urania family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Urania's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Urania families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Urania. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urania 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Urania. 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 10 military records available for the last name Urania. For the veterans among your Urania ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urania lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Urania life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Urania in 1972 was 89, and 69 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Urania

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urania 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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