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Urden Family History

Urden 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: Uren, Burden, Arden, Durden, Uden, Murden, Urben, Green, Harden

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Where is the Urden family from?

You can see how Urden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urden family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Urden families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Urden family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Urden's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Urden families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Urden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urden 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Urden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Urden. For the veterans among your Urden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urden lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Urden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Urden in 1968 was 54, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urden 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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