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Urga Family History

Urga Name 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: Murga, Urgo, Urda, Mura, Organ, Uren, Ungar, Rua, Burg, Haga

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Where is the Urga family from?

You can see how Urga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Urga families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Urga's in USA. New York had the highest population of Urga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Urga ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Urga ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Urga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urga 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Urga. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Urga. For the veterans among your Urga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urga lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Urga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Urga in 1963 was 71, and 31 in 1994.

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