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Urwin Family History

Urwin Surname Meaning

English (Northumberland and Durham): variant of Scottish Irvine.

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


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Where is the Urwin family from?

You can see how Urwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Urwin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 20 Urwin families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Urwin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Urwin families in 1911.
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What did your Urwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Urwin. 100% of Urwin men worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Urwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urwin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Urwin. 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 Urwin. For the veterans among your Urwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urwin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Urwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Urwin in 1954 was 42, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urwin 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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