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Urseth Family History

Urseth 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: Seth, Roseth, Borseth, Forseth, Greseth, Rieth, Huseth, Gulseth

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Where is the Urseth family from?

You can see how Urseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urseth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Urseth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Urseth families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Urseth's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Urseth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urseth 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 Urseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Urseth. 60% of Urseth 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Urseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Urseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urseth 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Urseth. 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 21 military records available for the last name Urseth. For the veterans among your Urseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urseth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Urseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Urseth in 1968 was 65, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Urseth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urseth 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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