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Urrie Family History

Urrie 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: Currie, Urie, Murrie, Marie, Erie, Burrier, Norrie, Corrie, Ure

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Where is the Urrie family from?

You can see how Urrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urrie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Urrie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 4 Urrie families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Urrie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Urrie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urrie 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 57 census records available for the last name Urrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urrie 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Urrie. 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 17 military records available for the last name Urrie. For the veterans among your Urrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urrie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Urrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Urrie in 1967 was 57, and 78 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urrie 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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