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Urchison Family History

Urchison 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: Murchison, Atchison, Richison, Hutchison, Etchison, Turchin, Raison

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Where is the Urchison family from?

You can see how Urchison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urchison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Urchison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Urchison family living in Oklahoma. This was about 50% of all the recorded Urchison's in USA. Oklahoma and 1 other state had the highest population of Urchison families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urchison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Urchison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Urchison. 100% of Urchison men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Urchison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Urchison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urchison 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Urchison. 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 12 military records available for the last name Urchison. For the veterans among your Urchison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urchison lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Urchison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Urchison in 1966 was 82, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urchison 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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