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Urgan Family History

Urgan 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: Organ, Urban, Uran, Urman, Kurgan, Urian, Burgan, Durgan, Bryan, Uren

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Where is the Urgan family from?

You can see how Urgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urgan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Urgan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Urgan family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Urgan's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Urgan families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Urgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urgan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Urgan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Urgan. For the veterans among your Urgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urgan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Urgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Urgan in 1970 was 88, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urgan 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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