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Urla Family History

Urla 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: Urda, Sala, Mura, Uren, Vila, Mula, Bala, Rua, Lala, Vela

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Where is the Urla family from?

You can see how Urla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Urla family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Urla's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Urla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Urla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Iron Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Urla. 100% of Urla men worked as an Iron Worker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Iron Worker
    100%

What Urla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Urla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urla 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Urla. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Urla. For the veterans among your Urla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urla lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1982, in the United States, Urla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Urla in 1968 was 88, and 58 in 1982.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urla 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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