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Urfels Family History

Urfels 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: Urness, Fels, Roels, Freels, Riels, Urfer, Reels, Frels, Reis, Fries

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Where is the Urfels family from?

You can see how Urfels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urfels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Urfels family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Urfels's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Urfels families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Urfels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urfels 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Urfels. 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 11 military records available for the last name Urfels. For the veterans among your Urfels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urfels lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Urfels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Urfels in 1969 was 97, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urfels 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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