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Murae Family History

Murae Surname 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: Mura, Murad, Murai, Murat, Mcrae, Murie, Mule, Marie, More, Mora

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Where is the Murae family from?

You can see how Murae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murae family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Murae families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Murae family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Murae's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Murae families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Murae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murae 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Murae. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Murae. For the veterans among your Murae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murae lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1981, in the United States, Murae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Murae in 1965 was 72, and 74 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murae ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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