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Urgo Family History

Urgo Surname Meaning

Italian: possibly a shortened variant of Burgo 2 or Gurgo a topographic name with a variety of meanings.

These meanings include ‘vortex’, ‘whirlpool’, ‘mill race’, ‘ditch where flax was put to soak’, and ‘depression in which water collects’.

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


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Where is the Urgo family from?

You can see how Urgo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urgo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Urgo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Urgo families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Urgo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Urgo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urgo 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 Urgo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Urgo. 22% of Urgo men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Urgo women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Urgo were Clerk and New Worker.

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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
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Street Cleaner
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Urgo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urgo 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Urgo. 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 414 military records available for the last name Urgo. For the veterans among your Urgo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urgo lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Urgo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Urgo in 1956 was 40, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urgo 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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