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Urf Family History

Urf 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: Ury, Ure, Orf, Turk, Graf, Mura, Bury, Burr, Uren, Ort

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Where is the Urf family from?

You can see how Urf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Urf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Urf families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Urf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Urf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urf 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 Urf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Urf. 100% of Urf 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 Urf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Urf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urf 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Urf. 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 23 military records available for the last name Urf. For the veterans among your Urf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urf lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Urf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Urf in 1972 was 76, and 73 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urf 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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