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Uria Family History

Uria Surname Meaning

Asturian-Leonese (Uría): habitational name from Uría in Oviedo (Asturias, Spain).

Basque: habitational name from Uria in Biscay (Basque Country, Spain).

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


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Where is the Uria family from?

You can see how Uria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uria family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uria families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Uria families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Uria's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Uria families in 1880.
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What did your Uria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uria. 50% of Uria men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Uria women worked as an Operator.

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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
    50%
  • Irrigator
    25%
  • Janitor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Uria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uria 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 730 immigration records available for the last name Uria. 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 69 military records available for the last name Uria. For the veterans among your Uria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uria lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Uria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Uria in 1970 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uria 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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