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Urtson Family History

Urtson 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: Urton, Orton, Upton, Burson, Murton, Turton, Bryson, Burton, Upson

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Where is the Urtson family from?

You can see how Urtson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urtson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Urtson families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Urtson families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Urtson's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Urtson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Urtson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urtson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Urtson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Urtson. For the veterans among your Urtson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urtson lifespan?

Average Urtson life expectancy in 1972 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urtson 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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