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Urist Family History

Urist 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: Grist, Crist, Krist, Rist, Jurist, Urish, Brust, Priest, Hurst, Geist

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Where is the Urist family from?

You can see how Urist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urist family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Urist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Urist family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Urist's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Urist families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Urist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urist 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Urist. 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 34 military records available for the last name Urist. For the veterans among your Urist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urist lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Urist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Urist in 1967 was 83, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urist 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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