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Urwiler Family History

Urwiler 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: Tutwiler, Wiler, Fulwiler, Rider, Reifer, Kreiter, Kreiser, Wiles

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Where is the Urwiler family from?

You can see how Urwiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urwiler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Urwiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Urwiler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Urwiler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Urwiler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urwiler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Urwiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Urwiler. 100% of Urwiler men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Urwiler women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Urwiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Urwiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urwiler 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Urwiler. 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 63 military records available for the last name Urwiler. For the veterans among your Urwiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urwiler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Urwiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Urwiler in 1965 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

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