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Urioste Family History

Urioste Surname Meaning

Basque: topographic name for someone who lived outside or on the perimeter of a village.

It is derived from the Basque word uri meaning ‘hamlet, village, settlement’.

The second component, oste, translates to ‘behind’.

Together, these elements form a name that reflects the geographical location of an individual in relation to a settlement.

This name highlights the close connection between individuals and their environment in Basque culture.

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


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Where is the Urioste family from?

You can see how Urioste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urioste family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Urioste families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 70 Urioste families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Urioste's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Urioste families in 1880.
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What did your Urioste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Urioste. 64% of Urioste 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
    64%
  • Farmer
    37%

What Urioste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Urioste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urioste 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Urioste. 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 302 military records available for the last name Urioste. For the veterans among your Urioste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urioste lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Urioste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Urioste in 1955 was 32, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urioste 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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