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Urdan Family History

Urdan 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: Urban, Uran, Urman, Urian, Urda, Organ, Bryan, Uren, Jordan, Madan

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Where is the Urdan family from?

You can see how Urdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urdan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Urdan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Urdan family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Urdan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Urdan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urdan 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 Urdan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Urdan. 100% of Urdan 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
    100%

What Urdan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Urdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urdan 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Urdan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Urdan. For the veterans among your Urdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urdan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Urdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Urdan in 1963 was 69, and 63 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urdan 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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