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Urda Family History

Urda Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Urda in Toledo province.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Urda family from?

You can see how Urda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Urda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Urda families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Urda's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Urda families in 1911.
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What did your Urda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Urda. 45% of Urda men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Urda women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Urda were Soldier and Stenographer.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Soldier
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Reg Nurse
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Urda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Urda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urda 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 682 immigration records available for the last name Urda. 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 314 military records available for the last name Urda. For the veterans among your Urda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urda lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Urda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Urda in 1957 was 36, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urda 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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