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Urquiza Family History

Urquiza Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Urkitza or Urkiza a topographic name from urki ‘birch tree’ + the suffix -tza denoting abundance.

Alternatively, it can also be a habitational name from a place in Biscay so named.

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


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Where is the Urquiza family from?

You can see how Urquiza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urquiza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Urquiza families living in Texas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Urquiza's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Urquiza families in 1920.
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What did your Urquiza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Urquiza. 100% of Urquiza 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Urquiza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urquiza 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Urquiza. 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 63 military records available for the last name Urquiza. For the veterans among your Urquiza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urquiza lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Urquiza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Urquiza in 1963 was 75, and 69 in 2004.

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