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Urce Family History

Urce 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: Urch, Ure, Arce, Urie, Rye, Turco, Nice, Price, Uren, Force

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Where is the Urce family from?

You can see how Urce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urce family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Urce families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Urce families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Urce's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Urce families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Urce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urce 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Urce. 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 2 military records available for the last name Urce. For the veterans among your Urce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urce lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Urce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Urce in 1981 was 26, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urce 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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