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Urtis Family History

Urtis 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: Curtis, Artis, Kurtis, Ortis, Burtis, Reis, Rais, Duris, Martis

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Where is the Urtis family from?

You can see how Urtis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urtis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Urtis family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Urtis's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Urtis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 982 census records available for the last name Urtis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urtis 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Urtis. 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 412 military records available for the last name Urtis. For the veterans among your Urtis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urtis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Urtis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Urtis in 1957 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urtis 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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