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Uruhe Family History

Uruhe 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: Ruhe, Rue, Brue, Brule, Urch, Unruh, Rule, Cruse, Bruce, Ruhs

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Where is the Uruhe family from?

You can see how Uruhe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uruhe family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Uruhe families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Uruhe's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Uruhe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uruhe 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 11 census records available for the last name Uruhe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uruhe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Uruhe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Uruhe. For the veterans among your Uruhe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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