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Uryga Family History

Uryga 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: Ryba, Murga, Rega, Ury, Fraga, Rygg, Urgo, Arya, Braga, Urrea

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Where is the Uryga family from?

You can see how Uryga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uryga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Uryga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Uryga family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Uryga's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Uryga families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uryga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Uryga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Uryga. 45% of Uryga 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
    45%
  • Loader
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Uryga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Uryga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uryga 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Uryga. 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 76 military records available for the last name Uryga. For the veterans among your Uryga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uryga lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Uryga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Uryga in 1962 was 75, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uryga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uryga 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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