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Urst Family History

Urst 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: Hurst, Durst, Wurst, Furst, Burst, Urso, Brust, Best, Kunst, Post

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Where is the Urst family from?

You can see how Urst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Urst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Urst families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Urst's in USA. New York had the highest population of Urst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Urst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urst 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Urst. 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 28 military records available for the last name Urst. For the veterans among your Urst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urst lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Urst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Urst in 1966 was 77, and 91 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urst 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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