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Urias Name Meaning

Spanish (Urías): from the Biblical personal name meaning ‘God is light’ (English Uriah). This surname is most common in Mexico.

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


Similar surnames: Arias, Frias, Urban, Armas, Rivas, Ribas, Trias, Brian, Farias, Rios

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Where is the Urias family from?

You can see how Urias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urias family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Urias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Urias families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Urias's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Urias families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urias 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 Urias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Urias. 48% of Urias men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Urias women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Urias were Barber and Housework. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Labor
    10%
  • Barber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Urias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urias 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Urias. 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 583 military records available for the last name Urias. For the veterans among your Urias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urias lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Urias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Urias in 1962 was 55, and 66 in 2004.

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