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Urei Family History

Urei 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, Ure, Urey, Frei, Brei, Drew, Wei, Reis, Turek, Rey

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Urei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urei 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Urei. 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 3 military records available for the last name Urei. For the veterans among your Urei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urei lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Urei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Urei in 1990 was 78, and 74 in 2001.

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