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Urnis Family History

Urnis 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: Unis, Reis, Danis, Curtis, Rais, Annis, Manis, Burns, Duris, Artis

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Where is the Urnis family from?

You can see how Urnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urnis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Urnis family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Urnis's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Urnis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Urnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urnis 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Urnis. 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 28 military records available for the last name Urnis. For the veterans among your Urnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urnis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Urnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Urnis in 1965 was 53, and 70 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urnis 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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