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Urwick Family History

Urwick 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: Urick, Burwick, Orwick, Brick, Wick, Durick, Warwick, Barwick, Krick

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Where is the Urwick family from?

You can see how Urwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Urwick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Urwick families living in Vermont. This was about 40% of all the recorded Urwick's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Urwick families in 1920.
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What did your Urwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Urwick. 50% of Urwick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Private Means
    29%
  • Incapacitated
    22%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Urwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urwick 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Urwick. 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 118 military records available for the last name Urwick. For the veterans among your Urwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urwick lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Urwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Urwick in 1969 was 83, and 88 in 2002.

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