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Ursu Family History

Ursu Surname Meaning

Romanian: nickname from urs ‘bear’ (from Latin ursus) + the definite article -u(l).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ursu family from?

You can see how Ursu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ursu family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ursu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Ursu families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ursu's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ursu families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ursu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ursu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ursu. 100% of Ursu 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
    100%

What Ursu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Ursu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ursu 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Ursu. 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 54 military records available for the last name Ursu. For the veterans among your Ursu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ursu lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ursu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ursu in 1963 was 80, and 90 in 2004.

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