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Uriel Family History

Uriel 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: Briel, Muriel, Friel, Ariel, Urie, Riel, Curiel, Kriel, Suriel, Kiel

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Where is the Uriel family from?

You can see how Uriel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uriel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uriel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Uriel family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Uriel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Uriel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Uriel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uriel 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Uriel. 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 104 military records available for the last name Uriel. For the veterans among your Uriel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uriel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Uriel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Uriel in 1974 was 79, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uriel 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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