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Urnell Family History

Urnell 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: Arnell, Burnell, Purnell, Durnell, Cornell, Carnell, Knell, Gunnell

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Where is the Urnell family from?

You can see how Urnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urnell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Urnell families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Urnell's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Urnell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Urnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urnell 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 Urnell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Urnell. For the veterans among your Urnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urnell lifespan?

Average Urnell life expectancy in 1986 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urnell 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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