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Urbana Family History

Urbana 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: Urban, Urbina, Urbano, Urbani, Rana, Durban, Urbach, Arana, Umana

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Where is the Urbana family from?

You can see how Urbana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urbana family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Urbana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Urbana families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Urbana's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Urbana families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Urbana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urbana 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Urbana. 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 38 military records available for the last name Urbana. For the veterans among your Urbana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urbana lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Urbana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Urbana in 1964 was 58, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urbana 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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