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Muren Family History

Muren Surname Meaning

Slovenian: nickname from muren ‘cricket’ (the insect) formerly also ‘black animal’ (in general) probably denoting a cheerful person or a person with dark hair or complexion.

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farms named Muren from mur ‘brick or stone wall’ also denoting a farm at the foot of a steep mountain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Muren family from?

You can see how Muren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Muren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Muren families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Muren's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Muren families in 1891.
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What did your Muren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muren. 31% of Muren men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Muren women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muren were Farmer and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Muren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muren 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Muren. 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 324 military records available for the last name Muren. For the veterans among your Muren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muren lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Muren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Muren in 1962 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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