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Ursel Family History

Ursel 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: Pursel, Uren, Turkel, Kusel, Briel, Purser, Muriel, Bursell, Orel

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Where is the Ursel family from?

You can see how Ursel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ursel family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Ursel families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Ursel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ursel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ursel 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 Ursel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ursel. 60% of Ursel men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Blacksmith
    40%

What Ursel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 847 census records available for the last name Ursel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ursel 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Ursel. 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 50 military records available for the last name Ursel. For the veterans among your Ursel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ursel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ursel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ursel in 1967 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ursel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ursel 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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