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Uranker Family History

Uranker 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: Ranker, Anker, Pranger, Brander, Banker, Ranger, Kraner, Granger

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Where is the Uranker family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uranker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Uranker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Uranker. 100% of Uranker men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Uranker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uranker 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Uranker. 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 49 military records available for the last name Uranker. For the veterans among your Uranker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uranker lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Uranker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Uranker in 1961 was 49, and 44 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uranker 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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