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Urquisa Family History

Urquisa 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: Urquiza, Urquidi, Marquis, Quist, Arquilla, Kruis, Urbina, Aquila

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Where is the Urquisa family from?

You can see how Urquisa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urquisa family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Urquisa families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Urquisa's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Urquisa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urquisa 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 534 census records available for the last name Urquisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urquisa 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Urquisa. 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 Urquisa. For the veterans among your Urquisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urquisa lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1978, in the United States, Urquisa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Urquisa in 1975 was 67, and 80 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urquisa 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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