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Urff Family History

Urff 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: Murff, Orff, Graf, Uren, Cuff, Duff, Hoff, Buff, Griff, Neff

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Where is the Urff family from?

You can see how Urff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Urff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Urff families living in New York. This was about 81% of all the recorded Urff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Urff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Urff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urff 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Urff. 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 644 military records available for the last name Urff. For the veterans among your Urff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Urff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Urff in 1964 was 79, and 71 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urff 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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