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Ursch Family History

Ursch 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: Bursch, Urch, Urich, Mursch, Rich, Hirsch, Burich, Roch, Brach

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Where is the Ursch family from?

You can see how Ursch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ursch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ursch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ursch families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ursch's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ursch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ursch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ursch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ursch. 100% of Ursch men 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Ursch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ursch 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Ursch. 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 38 military records available for the last name Ursch. For the veterans among your Ursch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ursch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Ursch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ursch in 1962 was 67, and 63 in 2002.

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