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Ursery Family History

Ursery Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ussery.

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


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Where is the Ursery family from?

You can see how Ursery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ursery family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ursery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Ursery families living in Mississippi. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ursery's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Ursery families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ursery 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 Ursery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ursery. 52% of Ursery men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Ursery women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ursery were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Cook
    29%

What Ursery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ursery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ursery 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ursery. 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 439 military records available for the last name Ursery. For the veterans among your Ursery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ursery lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ursery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1944. The average life expectancy for Ursery in 1944 was 115, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ursery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ursery 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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