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Urlin Family History

Urlin 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: Burlin, Ursin, Curlin, Ulin, Orlin, Urwin, Urbin, Karlin, Berlin

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Where is the Urlin family from?

You can see how Urlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Urlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Urlin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Urlin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Urlin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Urlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urlin 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Urlin. 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 42 military records available for the last name Urlin. For the veterans among your Urlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urlin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Urlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Urlin in 1970 was 70, and 82 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urlin 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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