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Urston Family History

Urston 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: Burston, Hurston, Durston, Urton, Easton, Alston, Orton, Ruston

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Where is the Urston family from?

You can see how Urston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Urston families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Urston's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Urston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urston 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 43 census records available for the last name Urston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urston 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Urston. 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 7 military records available for the last name Urston. For the veterans among your Urston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urston lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1991, in the United States, Urston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Urston in 1983 was 91, and 50 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urston 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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