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Urn Family History

Urn 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: Uren, Ury, Arn, Ure, Uran, Un, Zurn, Orn, Hurn, Burn

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Where is the Urn family from?

You can see how Urn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Urn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Urn families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Urn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Urn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urn 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Urn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urn 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Urn. 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 72 military records available for the last name Urn. For the veterans among your Urn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Urn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Urn in 1968 was 85, and 95 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Urn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urn 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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