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Urueta Family History

Urueta Surname Meaning

Basque: probably a topographic name formed with an unidentified first element + the collective suffix -eta ‘place or group of’.

This surname is virtually non-existing in Spain; it is found mainly in Colombia and Mexico.

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


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You can see how Urueta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urueta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Urueta families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Urueta families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Urueta's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Urueta families in 1911.
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There are 287 census records available for the last name Urueta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urueta 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Urueta. 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 117 military records available for the last name Urueta. For the veterans among your Urueta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urueta lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Urueta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Urueta in 1976 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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