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Urango Family History

Urango 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: Uranga, Arango, Franko, Frangos, Grange, Franco, Turano, Range

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Where is the Urango family from?

You can see how Urango families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urango family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Urango families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Urango's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Urango families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urango surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Urango ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Urango. 50% of Urango men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Urango women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Cement Finisher
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Urango family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Urango. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urango 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Urango. 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 Urango. For the veterans among your Urango ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urango lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Urango life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Urango in 1977 was 46, and 108 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urango 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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