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Ures Family History

Ures 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: Uren, Ares, Ure, Urey, Bures, Drew, Reis, Turek, Ras, Fries

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Where is the Ures family from?

You can see how Ures families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ures family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ures families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 10 Ures families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ures's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Ures families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Ures. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ures 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Ures. 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 Ures. For the veterans among your Ures ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ures lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Ures life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ures in 1973 was 62, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ures 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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