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Uretsky Family History

Uretsky 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: Turetsky, Zaretsky, Brodsky, Cressy, Pressey, Lesky, Grodsky, Creasy

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Where is the Uretsky family from?

You can see how Uretsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uretsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Uretsky families living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Uretsky's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Uretsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uretsky 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 Uretsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Music Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uretsky. 70% of Uretsky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Uretsky women worked as a Music Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    70%
  • Owner
    16%
  • Contractor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Music Teacher
    100%

What Uretsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Uretsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uretsky 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Uretsky. 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 101 military records available for the last name Uretsky. For the veterans among your Uretsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uretsky lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Uretsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Uretsky in 1956 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uretsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uretsky 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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