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Uretzky Family History

Uretzky 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, Kretzer, Pretz, Retzer, Gretz, Pretty, Retz

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Where is the Uretzky family from?

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

There are 88 census records available for the last name Uretzky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uretzky 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Uretzky. 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 24 military records available for the last name Uretzky. For the veterans among your Uretzky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uretzky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Uretzky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Uretzky in 1963 was 80, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uretzky 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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