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Urbans Family History

Urbans 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, Urbas, Urbano, Urbani, Krans, Durban, Urbach, Urbanski

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Where is the Urbans family from?

You can see how Urbans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urbans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Urbans families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Urbans's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Urbans families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Urbans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urbans 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Urbans. 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 37 military records available for the last name Urbans. For the veterans among your Urbans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urbans lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Urbans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Urbans in 1966 was 64, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urbans 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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