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Ursher Family History

Ursher 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: Usher, Fisher, Risher, Washer, Purser, Archer, Brasher, Asher, Lusher

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Where is the Ursher family from?

You can see how Ursher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ursher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ursher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ursher family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ursher's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Ursher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ursher 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 Ursher ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Supervisor
    100%

What Ursher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Ursher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ursher 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Ursher. 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 31 military records available for the last name Ursher. For the veterans among your Ursher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ursher lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1993, in the United States, Ursher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ursher in 1982 was 73, and 82 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ursher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ursher 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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