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Urien Family History

Urien 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: Uren, Urie, Prien, Brien, Urian, Urben, Green, Fries, Wien, Burden

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Where is the Urien family from?

You can see how Urien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urien family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Urien families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Urien families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Urien's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Urien families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urien 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 Urien ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Urien. 100% of Urien women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Urien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urien 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Urien. 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 10 military records available for the last name Urien. For the veterans among your Urien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urien lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Urien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Urien in 1969 was 85, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urien 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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