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Urquides Family History

Urquides 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: Urquidez, Urquidi, Urquiza, Quiles, Rudes, Squires, Fries, Marquis

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Where is the Urquides family from?

You can see how Urquides families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urquides family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Urquides families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Urquides families living in California. This was about 78% of all the recorded Urquides's in USA. California had the highest population of Urquides families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urquides surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Urquides ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Urquides. 100% of Urquides men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Urquides family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Urquides. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urquides 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Urquides. 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 64 military records available for the last name Urquides. For the veterans among your Urquides ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urquides lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Urquides life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Urquides in 1965 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Urquides

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urquides 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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