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Urcan Family History

Urcan 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: Urban, Uran, Urman, Urian, Organ, Bryan, Uren, Ruan, Duncan, Orman

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Where is the Urcan family from?

You can see how Urcan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urcan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Urcan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Urcan families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Urcan's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Urcan families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Urcan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urcan 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Urcan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Urcan. For the veterans among your Urcan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urcan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Urcan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Urcan in 1973 was 69, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urcan 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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