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Ursta Family History

Ursta 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: Arata, Rota, Hurst, Cuesta, Ruta, Testa, Prata, Costa, Kurta, Kurata

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Where is the Ursta family from?

You can see how Ursta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ursta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ursta family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Ursta's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Ursta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ursta 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 33 census records available for the last name Ursta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ursta 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Ursta. 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 46 military records available for the last name Ursta. For the veterans among your Ursta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ursta lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ursta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ursta in 1965 was 81, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ursta 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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