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Urschel Family History

Urschel Surname Meaning

German: from a vernacular pet form of the female personal name Ursula (from a diminutive of Latin ursa ‘she-bear’).

Saint Ursula was a 4th-century Christian martyr who was put to death at Cologne.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Urschel family from?

You can see how Urschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urschel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Urschel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Urschel families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Urschel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Urschel families in 1880.
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What did your Urschel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Urschel. 24% of Urschel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Urschel women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Urschel were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Renter
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Urschel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Urschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urschel 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Urschel. 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 631 military records available for the last name Urschel. For the veterans among your Urschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urschel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Urschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Urschel in 1944 was 32, and 80 in 2004.

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