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Urlson Family History

Urlson 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: Elson, Nelson, Melson, Burson, Kelson, Belson, Bryson, Ohlson, Upson

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Where is the Urlson family from?

You can see how Urlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urlson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Urlson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Urlson families living in Fife. This was about 50% of all the recorded Urlson's in Scotland. Fife and 1 other county had the highest population of Urlson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urlson 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 Urlson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Urlson. 100% of Urlson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Urlson women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Urlson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urlson 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Urlson. 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 15 military records available for the last name Urlson. For the veterans among your Urlson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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