Is Ursie short for anything?

Yes. Ursie is a nickname in most old records, and it usually points to Ursula. No other formal name claims it in the records we track. Expect it in British and American records, mostly 1600s-1800s. A record that says Ursie and a record that says Ursula can easily be the same person, so search both names before you rule anyone out.

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Is Ursie a nickname?+

In old records, almost always - it stands for Ursula. Treat it as a pointer to a formal name until the documents prove otherwise.

Is Ursie a real name on its own?+

It mostly rode on Ursula in the eras we track (1600s-1800s). If your ancestor's papers only ever say Ursie, record it as written and keep Ursula as a candidate.

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