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Urmston Family History

Urmston Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Urmston (Lancashire) which derives from the Old English personal name Wyrm or its Old Norse cognate Urm.

It is composed of the genitive -s indicating possession and the Old English tūn, which means ‘settlement’.

The name reflects the geographical and cultural influences in the region during the formation of the settlement.

Understanding the origins of place names can provide insights into historical settlement patterns.

Urmston itself, situated in Lancashire, has connections to both the English and Norse languages, showcasing the area's rich linguistic heritage.

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


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You can see how Urmston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urmston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Urmston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 209 Urmston families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Urmston's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Urmston families in 1891.
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What did your Urmston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Urmston. 77% of Urmston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Urmston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urmston 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Urmston. 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 515 military records available for the last name Urmston. For the veterans among your Urmston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urmston lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Urmston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Urmston in 1963 was 76, and 90 in 2004.

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