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Murbarger Family History

Murbarger 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: Marburger, Humbarger, Umbarger, Bumbarger, Mossbarger, Burbage

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Where is the Murbarger family from?

You can see how Murbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murbarger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Murbarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Murbarger families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Murbarger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Murbarger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murbarger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Murbarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murbarger. 34% of Murbarger men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Murbarger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Murbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murbarger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Murbarger. 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 43 military records available for the last name Murbarger. For the veterans among your Murbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murbarger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Murbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Murbarger in 1970 was 93, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murbarger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murbarger 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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