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Urdy Family History

Urdy 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: Ury, Purdy, Urey, Urda, Murdy, Udy, Urry, Gray, Ray, Bury

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Where is the Urdy family from?

You can see how Urdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urdy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Urdy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Urdy families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Urdy's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Urdy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Urdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urdy 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Urdy. 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 196 military records available for the last name Urdy. For the veterans among your Urdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urdy lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Urdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Urdy in 1979 was 60, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urdy 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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