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Uriah Family History

Uriah 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: Urich, Urias, Urian, Urish, Rich, Burich, Urban, Ulrich, Kurian, Urch

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Where is the Uriah family from?

You can see how Uriah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uriah family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Uriah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Uriah families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Uriah's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Uriah families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uriah 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 Uriah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Uriah. 78% of Uriah men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    78%
  • Farming
    23%

What Uriah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Uriah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uriah 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Uriah. 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 430 military records available for the last name Uriah. For the veterans among your Uriah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uriah lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Uriah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Uriah in 1982 was 36, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uriah 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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