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Uranga Family History

Uranga Name Meaning

Basque: topographic name from ur ‘water’ + the suffix -anga.

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


Similar surnames: Randa, Urenda, Rang, Umana, Arana, Rana, Grange, Krans, Ranta, Branca

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Where is the Uranga family from?

You can see how Uranga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uranga family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Uranga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Uranga family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Uranga's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Uranga families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uranga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Uranga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uranga. 43% of Uranga men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Uranga women 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
    43%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Shop Tender
    10%
  • Sales Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Uranga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Uranga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uranga 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 Uranga. 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 186 military records available for the last name Uranga. For the veterans among your Uranga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uranga lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Uranga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Uranga in 1961 was 41, and 86 in 2004.

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