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Ursill Family History

Ursill 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: Ursillo, Brill, Grill, Bursell, Purtill, Pursell, Ursin, Drill, Krill

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Where is the Ursill family from?

You can see how Ursill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ursill family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Ursill families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ursill's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Ursill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ursill 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 24 census records available for the last name Ursill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ursill 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ursill. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ursill. For the veterans among your Ursill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ursill lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1978, in the United States, Ursill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ursill in 1968 was 22, and 67 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ursill 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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