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Urigh Family History

Urigh 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, Urish, Rich, Wright, Burich, Bright, High, Ulrich, Urch, Haigh

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Where is the Urigh family from?

You can see how Urigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urigh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Urigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Urigh families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Urigh's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Urigh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urigh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Urigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urigh 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Urigh. 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 12 military records available for the last name Urigh. For the veterans among your Urigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urigh lifespan?

Average Urigh life expectancy in 1963 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urigh 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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