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Urshansky Family History

Urshansky 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: Olshansky, Warshawsky, Urbanski, Lashinsky, Romansky, Umansky

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Urshansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urshansky 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Urshansky. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Urshansky. For the veterans among your Urshansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urshansky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Urshansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Urshansky in 1966 was 76, and 96 in 1996.

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