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Urrea Family History

Urrea Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Urrea de Gaén in Teruel province or Urrea de Jalón in Zaragoza of pre-Roman origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Urrea family from?

You can see how Urrea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urrea family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Urrea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Urrea families living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Urrea's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Urrea families in 1891.
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What did your Urrea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Urrea. 77% of Urrea men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Urrea women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    77%
  • Clerk
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Urrea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urrea 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Urrea. 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 254 military records available for the last name Urrea. For the veterans among your Urrea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urrea lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Urrea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Urrea in 1962 was 77, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urrea 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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