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Ursua Family History

Ursua Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of a topographic name derived from or ur ‘water’ + the suffix -tsu denoting abundance + the definite article -a

or perhaps of a nickname derived from urzo ‘dove’ + the definite article -a.

Compare Urzua.

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


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Where is the Ursua family from?

You can see how Ursua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ursua family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ursua families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ursua families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Ursua's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Ursua families in 1880.
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What did your Ursua ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ursua. 75% of Ursua 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
    75%
  • Pack House
    25%

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Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Ursua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ursua 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Ursua. 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 64 military records available for the last name Ursua. For the veterans among your Ursua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ursua lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ursua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ursua in 1967 was 67, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ursua 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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