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Urdock Family History

Urdock 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: Burdock, Murdock, Brock, Rock, Krock, Murdoch, Dock, Hydock, Prock

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Where is the Urdock family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urdock 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 Urdock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Urdock. 100% of Urdock men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

What Urdock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Urdock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urdock 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Urdock. 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 14 military records available for the last name Urdock. For the veterans among your Urdock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urdock lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Urdock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Urdock in 1963 was 66, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urdock 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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